Respite Care
Commons · Question 109996 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 5 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve respite services for carers.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 5 Feb 2026
The Government recognises the vital role of unpaid carers and is committed to ensuring they have the support they need.In England, the Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable, high-quality care and support services,...