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Written question asked by Damien Moore (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 November 2023. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Monday, 20 November 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Motor Neurone Disease: Carers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the report on Understanding the experiences of unpaid carers of people living with Motor Neurone Disease, published by the Motor Neurone Disease Association in November 2022.

Answer

No assessment has been made on the policy implications following the publication of the report.

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 of Better Care funding has been earmarked to provide short breaks and respite services for carers. This also funds additional advice and support to carers and a small number of additional local authority duties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1993
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Carers Motor neurone disease
Link
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