Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) 2025-26

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Second reading · Commons
Sponsor
Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat)
Introduced
22 July 2025
Last activity
22 July 2025
About this bill

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure that unpaid carers are offered respite breaks; to make provision for and about such respite breaks; to require the Secretary of State to publish guidance relating to respite breaks, including guidance about funding; to make provision about support for unpaid carers, including support following the discharge of a cared-for person from a hospital or other medical setting; and for connected purposes.

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Commons
First reading 22 Jul 2025
Second reading
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