Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure that unpaid carers are offered respite breaks; to make provision for and about such respite breaks; to require the Secretary of State to publish guidance relating to respite breaks, including guidance about funding; to make provision about support for unpaid carers, including support following the discharge of a cared-for person from a hospital or other medical setting; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill

What stage is the Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill at?

The Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill?

The Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill was sponsored by Alison Bennett.

When was the Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 July 2025, at first reading.

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