Carers Week 2023

Early day motion 1224, tabled 5 June 2023 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 35 members.

That this House supports Carers Week 2023, taking place from 5 to 11 June; notes this year’s theme of recognising and supporting carers in the community; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers provide care worth £445 million each day to their family, friends and neighbours who are disabled, ill or older and need support; highlights that unpaid carers have been under immense pressure over the past few years with the covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis; and calls on the Government to ensure that carers get the practical and financial support they need to live a life beyond their caring responsibilities.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 11, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 7, Independent 3, Alba 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.