Millions of adults who care for sick or ageing relatives will be offered flexible work hours under a landmark Government pledge announced today. As part of a package of measures, carers will also be entitled to paid ‘carers’ leave’ so they can attend hospital appointments or look round care homes. Ministers are today promising to do much more to help the estimated one in eight adults in England who are informal carers. Crucially, the action plan promises to allow carers flexible hours in full and part-time jobs. Why can’t more employers offer flexible options that enable carers to work alongside caring, or re-enter the workforce after time off?

Source: Daily Mail June 05, 2018 00:06 UTC