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Kinship carers forced into poverty without paid work leave

Summary by socialcare.today
Thousands of relatives caring for children face financial strain, often having to reduce work hours or claim benefits. Research by Kinship, based on 1,245 carers, found four in 10 are claiming benefits or increasing entitlements. In England and Wales, 141,000 children are being raised by relatives, yet support for carers…
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socialcare.today broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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