Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) practical and (b) financial support the Government plans to provide to unpaid carers in (i) Liverpool and (ii) the UK.

Adult social care is a devolved matter and Devolved Administrations are responsible for delivery of services and support to carers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In England, under the Care Act 2014, 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.

In 2023/24, £327 million has been earmarked in the Better Care Fund to provide short breaks and respite services for carers, as well as additional advice and support.

In addition, the Governments of the United Kingdom provide financial support to unpaid carers through Carer’s Allowance, the Carer Element in Universal Credit and through other benefits.