Carers
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is he taking to help ensure funding for services for unpaid carers is sustainable.
Answered by Stephen Kinnock
The Government recognises the vital role of unpaid carers and is committed to ensuring they have the support they need.
The Care Act 2014 sets out local authorities’ duties regarding people caring for their family and friends.
Local authorities are required to undertake carer’s assessments to support people caring for their family and friends who appear to have a need for support and to meet their eligible needs upon request from them.
The Government is making over £4.6 billion of additional funding available for adult social care in 2028/29 compared to 2025/26, to support the sector in making improvements.
Local authorities are best placed to understand and plan for the needs of their population, including how best to support carers, and are responsible for how they use the available funding to fulfil their duties under the Care Act 2014.
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