Chronic Illnesses: Children
Commons · Question 57431 · Tabled 4 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Juliet Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support parents looking after ill children (i) in the long-term and (ii) immediately after diagnosis.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 13 Jun 2025
This government is committed to properly supporting pupils with medical conditions, and their parents, at home and school. As per Section 97 (3b) of the Children’s and Families Act 2014, parent carers have the right to request an assessment of their need ...