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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 ...