To require health bodies to identify patients who are carers or who have a carer; to require identified carers to be referred to sources of help and support and to make further provision in relation to such arrangements; to make provision in relation to the responsibilities of local authorities and schools for the needs of young carers and their families; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
27 October 2007
The Carers (Identification Support) Bill would require health bodies to identify patients who are carers or who have a carer, and to refer those carers to appropriate help and support services. It also sets out duties for local authorities and schools to address the needs of young carers and their families, and includes related provisions to support implementation. The aim is to ensure carers get timely information and practical assistance across health, education and local services.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, where the basic idea is debated. If it progresses, it would move to detailed scrutiny in Committee and later stages.
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