Carers: Respite Care
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to respite care for unpaid carers.
Answered by Stephen Kinnock
The Government is committed to ensuring that families have the support they need. The Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable, high-quality care and support services, including support for carers.
The Better Care Fund includes funding that can be used for carer support, including short breaks and respite services. Local areas determine how the money is best used to support carers, depending on local need and with reference to their statutory responsibilities.
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