6. Welsh Conservatives Debate: Carers

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 13 June 2018.

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(Translated)

Amendment 2—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Believes that if the administration of welfare was devolved, the anomalies within the benefits system that remove support for carers who wish to pursue education and training can be eradicated.

Amendment 3—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Notes that the labour market for young people, with the proliferation of zero hour contracts and unpaid internships as part of career pathways, creates barriers for young carers who wish to pursue paid employment and careers alongside caring responsibilities.

Amendment 5—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Calls on the Welsh Government to set milestones for the young carers advisory group and provide regular updates to Assembly Members on their progress.

Amendment 6—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure consistency across all parts of Wales in the roll-out of a young carers’ card, which should include access to discounted transport.

Amendment 7—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify how much of the proposed £3 million funding for carers’ respite will be allocated to young carers.

Amendment 8—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure all pharmacies are implementing the guidance on allowing young carers to pick up prescription medication on behalf of those they care for.

Amendment 9—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure young carers receive appropriate training in the administering of medication for those they care for.