The Government is seeking views on a proposal to give employees a week of unpaid leave each year to provide care. The responses will be used to help understand:
how carers use existing employment rights
who should be eligible to take the leave
what the leave can be taken for
how the leave would be available to take and the process for taking the leave
the costs and benefits to employers and employees
Further information is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/carers-leave