Questions & Answers
Q1
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The MP is concerned about the challenges faced by unpaid family carers in her constituency.
I am concerned about the support available to carers, who face significant challenges while caring for loved ones. I have spoken to many people in South Derbyshire taking on these responsibilities and know how difficult it can be. While I appreciate that action has been taken, women are disproportionately affected as 60% of unpaid carers are female and they spend more hours caring.
My hon. Friend is right: 60% of unpaid carers are women, but they spend more hours caring, so they are disproportionately represented when it comes to receiving carer's allowance. This step forward is small but significant and important as the new Government understand that people live longer and care for longer, requiring help to balance work and caring responsibilities.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific benefits of the increase in threshold for women were not detailed
Response accuracy
Q2
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The MP highlights the challenges unpaid family carers face and notes that women are disproportionately affected.
I have spoken to many people in my constituency of South Derbyshire who are taking on caring responsibilities for loved ones. I know how hard that is and I am so grateful for the job they do, but it is often a thankless task. I am glad that the Government have taken action to support people in our communities who take on caring responsibilities, but it is disproportionately women who do so.
My hon. Friend is right: 60% of unpaid carers are women, but they spend more hours caring, so they are disproportionately represented when it comes to receiving carer's allowance. This step forward is small but significant and important as the new Government understand that people live longer and care for longer, requiring help to balance work and caring responsibilities.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific benefits of the increase in threshold for women were not detailed
Response accuracy