Written questions

Psychiatric Patients: Carers

Commons · Question 118651 · Tabled 6 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 12 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure informal carers supporting psychiatric patients have access to appropriate support services.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 12 Mar 2026

The Government recognises the vital role of unpaid carers, including those caring for people with mental ill-health, and is committed to ensuring they have the support they need.We have raised the Carer’s Allowance earnings limit from £151 to £196 per wee...