Implications for young carers of care reforms

The Joint Committee on the draft Care and Support Bill has published a report on the Bill stating that the Government has not fully thought through the implications of its social care reforms and may leave local authorities open to a deluge of disputes and legal challenge.

The report also states that there should be new legal rights for young carers to protect them from inappropriate caring responsibilities and ensure they get the support they need.

For further information and to download the draft Bill visit www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/joint-select/draft-care-and-support-bill/news/report-publication.