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A new bill for carers focusing on health, employment and life-long learning was unveiled last week.

The Carers (Equal Opportunities) Bill, brought by Aberavon MP Hywel Francis, was presented to parliament last week and will have its second reading early next month.

Imelda Redmond, acting chief executive of Carers UK, said the bill provided the chance to make further progress in carers' rights and give them access to support.

She said: "We have been campaigning for several years to strengthen carers' rights and the support available for carers. Progress has been made but there is still much more to do."