DWP update as changes pledged for millions of carers

The Government has unveiled a major overhaulRory Poulter12:28, 15 Jul 2026Updated 12:29, 15 Jul 2026Millions of unpaid carers will get help sooner under a major Government overhaul aimed at ensuring they are directed to financial support, NHS services and workplace rights.‌Ministers say too many carers are going unnoticed, missing out on benefits, struggling to stay in work and sacrificing their own health while looking after loved ones. Now, a new cross-government action plan promises to identify carers much earlier and make it easier for them to access everything from Carer's Allowance to flexible working and health support.‌Around one in 10 people in England is an unpaid carer, providing vital care for relatives, friends and neighbours, often while juggling jobs, education and family li