“Unpaid carers are the backbone of our society. Yet far too many go without adequate support and struggle to balance caring responsibilities and work.

My Carer’s Leave Bill is a first step to providing greater support. It will allow carers to take time off work to manage caring responsibilities. I hope that it will provide many people with the flexibility they need.

I am also confident that the law will have benefits for employers too. Many businesses already provide a version of Carer’s Leave to their staff and report reduced recruitment costs, and improved retention and wellbeing.”

- Wendy Chamberlain MP