Informal carers’ employment rights and support
An overview of the employment rights and support available to informal carers, and public policy reviews on this topic in recent years.

For the 30 hours of free childcare policy, the draft regulations provide additional detail on key aspects of the policy, complementing the Childcare Act 2016.
Briefing on the draft Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 (England) (125 KB , PDF)
The draft Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 provide further detail on the Government’s 30 hours of free childcare policy, which is due to be introduced across England from September 2017.
The draft regulations have been published following a consultation, and will be subject to the affirmative procedure.
Briefing on the draft Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 (England) (125 KB , PDF)
An overview of the employment rights and support available to informal carers, and public policy reviews on this topic in recent years.
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for children in adoptive and kinship placements is scheduled for Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Rebecca Smith MP.
A Westminster Hall debate on returning forcibly deported children to Ukraine is scheduled for Wednesday 21 May 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Johanna Baxter MP.