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<p>The Government is committed to continuing to support informal carers, and to do
so in a way that supports their own health and wellbeing, employment and other life
chances.</p><p> </p><p>That is why, on 5 June, the Department published a cross-Government
action plan of targeted work to support carers over the next two years. This is available
at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carers-action-plan-2018-to-2020"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carers-action-plan-2018-to-2020</a></p><p>
</p><p>There are 64 actions in the plan focused around five important themes:</p><p>-
Effective services and systems;</p><p>- Employment and financial wellbeing;</p><p>-
Supporting young carers;</p><p>- Recognition and support within the wider community
and society; and</p><p>- Building evidence and research to improve health and wellbeing
outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>The forthcoming adult social care Green Paper will also include
a focus on carers and how society supports them.</p><p> </p><p>On funding, social
care continues to be a key priority for this Government. In addition to the £2 billion
announced at Spring Budget 2017, we have announced a further £150 million for 2018/19,
giving councils access to up to £9.4 billion more dedicated funding for adult social
care in total over three years.</p>
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