Respite Care
Commons · Question 67266 · Tabled 11 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 21 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce a statutory entitlement to regular respite breaks for unpaid carers.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 21 Jul 2025
The Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable, high-quality care and support services, including support for carers.The Better Care Fund includes funding that can be used for carer support, including short breaks and ...