Carers: the right to support
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, unpaid carers have been left overworked and undervalued as they continue to take on additional responsibilities to care for their loved ones.
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The hidden 13.6 million unpaid carers
With an exponential rise of unpaid carers during the pandemic and no increase in support provisions, the hidden workforce is at risk of being left behind.
Worn out unpaid carers uncertain services they relied on will continue post-pandemic
Figures released for Carers Week 2021 reveal that fewer than one in five unpaid carers are confident the support they received with caring roles will continue following the easing of restrictions.
Recognising invisible carers
Three carers discuss the need for recognition, more support and what changes they want to see going forward from the pandemic.
Raising your voice during Carers Week 2020
Carers are some of the most important and vital members of our society, and this Carers Week is working to Make Caring Visible.
Carers: Knowing your rights
800,000 people across the UK rely on home visits from carers to provide essential daily care. Many more are cared for by their family, who do so unpaid.
Information for carers and clients during COVID-19
Carers provide essential support to people around the country, but the current COVID-19 outbreak means that many carers are unable to visit their clients and deliver the vital services they need.
Supporting young carers on Young Carers Awareness Day 2020
t is estimated there are around 700,000 young carers in the UK. Despite the high number of children and young people looking after their loved one, it can be difficult to find support as a young carer.
Research highlights two-thirds of UK adults could become carers
A new study has revealed that adults can have a 50 per cent chance of becoming a carer, with half of women expected to be carers by the age of 46.
Getting connected during Carers Week 2019
Caring comes in many different forms and each experience is unique. During Carers Week 2019 (10 – 16 June), the theme will focus on ensuring carers can get connected in their local communities.
Knowing your rights on Carers Rights Day
As a carer it can be easy to let your own health slip down on your list of priorities. Today (30 November 2018) is Carers…
Even the tech-savvy remain unaware of technology that could support them caring for loved ones
A new online public poll published today by the charity, Carers UK, shows consumers are missing out on the benefits of technology when it comes…
Lack of community services to support carers is piling pressure on NHS emergency care
Due to a lack of appropriate support in the community, unpaid carers are reluctantly taking their loved ones to A&E, according to new research published…
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…
Benefit cap victory for carers
Carers UK hails a “significant victory for carers” today as the Government announced it will change the law to exempt allcarers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance from the benefit cap….