Local authority support for informal carers
Information on local authority support for unpaid carers in England, including young carers and parent carers of disabled children.
On 17 January 2019 there will be a Backbench Business debate on children’s social care in England. This will take place in the main Commons Chamber.
Children's social care in England (576 KB , PDF)
This Commons Library debate pack provides an overview of the legal and policy framework for children’s social care in England, and the key challenges facing local authority children’s social care services.
It provides a selection of news articles and sector comment on the topic, together with parliamentary material and links to independent research and reports.
Children's social care in England (576 KB , PDF)
Information on local authority support for unpaid carers in England, including young carers and parent carers of disabled children.
This House of Commons Library briefing sets out the system of support for children and young people in England aged 0-25 with special educational needs (SEN).
Overview of the challenges faced by local authorities in finding suitable homes for all looked after children, followed by a summary of government policy.