July 2020 Unpaid Carers

06/07/2020

A new Bill has been introduced designed to give unpaid carers more rights to flexible working by extending the current requirement to make reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities to include carers to help them balance employment with their caring responsibilities.

Carers UK have lobbied for change to help unpaid carers not only to stay in work, but also to reduce stress levels and improve their health.