Cross Government Carers Action Plan
Cross-Government Carers Action Plan
The Government has published a Cross-Government Action Plan for Carers: Unpaid carers action plan: recognise, refer, reach – GOV.UK
Millions of unpaid carers in England will be better recognised, referred to support and helped to reach their full potential, says the government, under a new cross-government action plan published 14 July 2026.
The Government says the plan delivers on their commitment to strengthen support for carers across England.
- Unpaid carers will be identified earlier and connected to support sooner under a new action plan
- Cross-government plan will improve recognition of unpaid carers, referring them to services and helping them access health services and employment and education support
- The government is building a system that recognises and supports unpaid carers, as a crucial part of its plans for a national care service
See the Government’s Plan here
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More details and the view from the UK’s national carer organisaitons here: