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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, 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 Barnsley Central 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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