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Carers

Commons · Question 33417 · Tabled 25 Feb 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of unpaid carers (a) are given practical support and (b) are signposted to information and advice following a Carer’s Assessment.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 11 Mar 2025

Local authorities (LAs) have duties to support people caring for their family and friends. Under the Care Act 2014, they are required to undertake Carer’s Assessments to support people caring for their family and friends who appear to have a need for supp...