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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Kinship Care

Asked by Chris BlooreLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 4 March 2025UIN 33182

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department offers (a) paid time off work and (b) other support to employees who become kinship carers.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Department does not offer paid time off work specifically for kinship care. However, the Department does offer unpaid carer’s leave and both paid and unpaid special leave for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants, either family or friends, which can include kinship.

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