Our Bill to provide some support for carers has just passed its final stage in Parliament.
The Carer’s Leave Bill has just passed its final stage in Parliament.
Lib Dems @wendychambLD & Chris Fox's Bill will give 2.4 million carers across the UK a right to take five days of leave per year for caring.
This will help carers to better balance work and care. pic.twitter.com/elBZTWTpKI
— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) May 19, 2023
The Carer’s Leave Bill will give a statutory right to over 2 million carers to take five days of unpaid leave per year from their employment. It’s not a lot but it is definitely a step in the right direction, recognising the immense pressures on family members and others who provide substantial unpaid care to people with extra needs.
So congratulations to Wendy Chamberlain in the Commons and Chris Fox in the Lords for successfully steering the Bill through.
I am over the moon to see my Carer’s Leave Bill pass its final hurdle. It will become law and take effect next year, with millions of unpaid carers across the country gaining a new employment right for the first time. https://t.co/NZzlTb2CFV
— Wendy Chamberlain MP (@wendychambLD) May 19, 2023
Chris Fox says:
I have had the privilege to hear first-hand from unpaid carers what a difference this Bill will make. I am proud to support it and hope that it will help millions of unpaid carers better balance work and care.
The charity Carers UK has also expressed its wholehearted support for the Bill.
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