Carers of relatives in England to get legal rights

Ministers are planning to grant legal rights for the first time to people in England who spend hours caring for elderly or disabled relatives.

Under the proposals, local authorities would be legally obliged to offer support to such carers.

Some 1.25 million people spend 50 hours a week or more caring for family members who are unable to cope alone.

Proposals are due to be published "within the next few weeks" after recommendations by the Law Commission.

It has been suggested these could include carers' rights to respite breaks and to education and training.

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