“…We are working on this as a commitment; it is a priority for the Prime Minister to support unpaid carers. I will write to the noble Baroness with more information about a taper and a timeline.…”
Record by topic
- Unpaid carers51st of 29614.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Adult social care & reform180th of 3974.0
- NHS waiting lists475th of 5432.0
- Dementia221st of 2632.0
- Women's health & gynaecology174th of 2122.0
- Health inequalities251st of 2992.0
- Learning disability & autism758th of 9052.0
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“I thank the noble Baroness for the welcome. Local authorities already have duties under the Care Act to assess carers’ needs and meet eligible needs, while the better care fund can support respite, short breaks and provide peer support.”
Carers Action Plan · 2026-10-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Until May this year, I was the executive member for health and adult social care at Islington Council, and I regularly met with unpaid carers and supported the carers’ hub there. This gave me first-hand experience of the absolutely incredible people who are unpaid carers.”
Carers Action Plan · 2026-10-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“This Government are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity for all young people, including young carers, and every young carer is entitled to an assessment to ensure they receive the support they need.”
Carers Action Plan · 2026-10-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The carers action plan has a whole section on children and young carers, and the action plan overall is split into three sections, the first of which is: recognise. To the noble Lord’s point, we understand how easy it is for children and young people, in particular, to go under the radar.”
Carers Action Plan · 2026-10-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, the Government want the action plan to deliver lasting change for unpaid carers and their families. We will publish annual progress updates, meet annually with unpaid carers to hear their experiences, and refresh the plan to maintain momentum and accountability.”
Carers Action Plan · 2026-10-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
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