Carers

16 August, 2017

8 out of 10 carers have felt lonely or socially isolated

New research from Carers UK has shown that unpaid carers need greater support, and are feeling isolated and lonely. The charity say that greater understanding…

Not enough value placed on unpaid care says general public

Even the tech-savvy remain unaware of technology that could support them caring for loved ones

Charities join forces to Build Carer Friendly Communities

Would you use an ‘on-demand’ carer?

Lack of community services to support carers is piling pressure on NHS emergency care

Carers UK sets out vision for improving the lives of carers to inform Government’s new Carer’s Strategy

Has the Care Act made a difference? Revitalise and Carers Trust say no.

A Man’s Best Friend: How Assistance Dogs are Changing Lives

6 June, 2016

Combination of inadequate support and lack of awareness from communities is damaging life chances of UK’s carers

The life chances of many of the 6.5 million people in the UK who care, unpaid, for a disabled, older or ill family member or…

9 May, 2016

More than half of carers report bleak outlook for 2016 as new law not yet delivering promised improvements to their lives

Carers UK is calling for the Government, local authorities and health bodies to redouble their efforts to support England’s 5.4 million unpaid carers, as new…

25 February, 2016

Caring for the carers: Minister joins charities to urge communities to do what they can to support those looking after family and friends

Today, seven major charities launched Carers Week 2016 – a nationwide awareness campaign to improve public understanding about caring and the unique challenges carers face. Carers Week will run from…

26 January, 2016