Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Kinship Care
Commons · Question 33184 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Chris Bloore
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department offers (a) paid time off work and (b) other support to employees who become kinship carers.
Answer
Answered by Feryal Clark, 4 Mar 2025
The Department does not offer paid time off work specifically for kinship care. However, the Department does offer unpaid carer’s leave and both paid and unpaid special leave for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants, either family or ...