Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 April 2024. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 April 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Carers: Rural Areas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to support unpaid carers in rural areas.
- Answer
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The Care Act (2014) requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable, high-quality care and support services, including support for unpaid carers. 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.
Through the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF), we are investing £42.6 million for innovative local projects focused on transforming the care sector. The purpose of the ARF is to support two or more projects in each area, with at least one of those having a particular focus on unpaid carers. More than half of the projects, and at least one in each integrated care system area, are focused on identifying, recognising, and supporting unpaid carers.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 22453
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Carers Rural areas
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- 2024-04-25 15:07:52 +0100
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