Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the financial implications for women who act as unpaid family carers where social care provision is limited or unavailable.

This Government recognises and values the vital contribution made by carers in supporting some of the most vulnerable in society.  Unpaid carers can receive a range of support depending upon their circumstances, including from local authorities, the NHS and through the benefit system.

In England, the Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable high-quality care and support services, including support for unpaid carers, and local authorities are required to undertake a Carer’s Assessment for any unpaid carer who appears to have a need for support and to meet their eligible needs on request from the carer.