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Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2024-26

Last updated: 6 May 2026 at 10:27

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Long title

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.

Sponsor

Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat
Mid Sussex

Bill passage

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