§ Ms ShipleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the impact of the implementation of the Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995 on young carers; and what estimate he has made of the number of assessments made of young carers under the Act. [46572]
§ Mr. BoatengWe continue to monitor the implementation of the Carers (Recognition and Services) Act, through commissioned research and as part of the social services inspection programme. Estimates of the number of young carers' assessments under the Act are not available.
§ Ms ShipleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if support for young carers will be included in the national strategy for carers. [46568]
§ Mr. BoatengThe national strategy will be concerned with all carers. We take a close and active interest in the needs of children and young people who undertake responsibility for the well-being of a relative or friend with a disability or chronic illness.