Employment: Kinship Care
2026-06-01 · Department for Work and Pensions · HL552 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, as part of the review of parental leave and pay, of the overall cost saving of ensuring kinship carers can remain in employment while caring for children who would otherwise be in local autho
Answer
The Parental Leave and Pay Review is considering all parental leave and pay entitlements as well as the support available for those who do not qualify for existing protections, such as kinship carers. Supporting economic growth through labour market attac...