Aberavon MP backs new Carers Bill
18th June 2012
Dr Hywel Francis MP for Aberavon has announced in Carers Week that he will be a sponsor of a new Bill for carers.
Dr Francis said
‘I am delighted to support my Parliamentary colleague Barbara Keeley’s Bill which is launched now in Carers Week.’
He added
‘The Social Care (local sufficiency) and Identification of Carers Bill will fill a vital gap which was not covered in my Carers Equal Opportunities Act 2004. It will put a duty on the NHS to identify carers.
Dr Francis MP added
‘Caring for a loved one can be mentally and physically exhausting and places a financial burden on family relationships. This Bill will help the 6 million carers across the country to access better support.’