Carers UK has made a submission ahead of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review, taking place on 25th November 2020.

The Comprehensive Spending Review 2020 presents an important opportunity to ensure that unpaid carers are supported to enable them to continue to care during any further outbreaks of Covid-19. It is also an opportunity to look ahead to recovery and to how unpaid carers are supported and recognised for the vital role they have played during the pandemic.

The Comprehensive Spending Review must provide additional financial support for carers, ensure sufficient funding for care services to enable carers to take breaks and there must be an urgent re-assessment of social care need.