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<p>The Government recognises the crucial role unpaid carers play, especially during
this difficult period.</p><p> </p><p>On 8th April we published guidance for unpaid
carers on GOV.UK, which includes general advice on infection control, advice on caring
where someone has symptoms, how to create care plans, how to make alternative care
arrangements at short notice and access links to various NHS resources.</p><p> </p><p>We
have provided additional funding to Carers UK’s helpline, information and support
services, to help more carers access trusted information and advice. We also continue
to signpost carers to the charity’s website for additional information and support
during this pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to supporting carers in the City
of Durham and across the country to remain in work, recognising the challenges of
balancing work and care also in the longer term.</p><p> </p><p>This is why the Government
is now consulting on proposals to introduce Carer’s Leave, to support working people
who are also carers to balance employment with their caring responsibilities.</p><p>
</p><p>This Government is also clear about the benefits of flexible working for employers
and for their employees, including those with caring responsibilities. In our manifesto
we said that, subject to consultation, we would introduce measures to make flexible
working the default.</p>
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