research shows carers going unidentified in the workplace
Employers are being urged to increase support for unpaid carers in the workplace, as workers fail to identify ‘hidden’ carers amongst their colleagues. According to…
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Not enough value placed on unpaid care says general public
The UK public does not feel that unpaid carers are sufficiently valued, according to a new online public poll published today (12 June) for the…
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…
Would you use an ‘on-demand’ carer?
A new Uber-style service that allows families to book carers on demand is being rolled out nationally. Following the success of instant booking services such…
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…
Has the Care Act made a difference? Revitalise and Carers Trust say no.
In 2015 the Department of Health introduced the much-anticipated “Care Act”, a social care reform that was hailed as the most significant of its kind in over…
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…
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…
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…
Hyphen Law wins ‘Working for Carers’ Award for its commitment to supporting carers
Specialist law firm, Hyphen Law, which provides Court of Protection services and advice on Personal Injury Trusts, has won an award for its commitment to…
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….
Carers UK presses DWP to act on High Court ruling to exempt carers from benefit cap
As the Government prepares to respond to a High Court ruling that the benefit cap unfairly discriminates against carers, Carers UK is calling for all…
8 out of 10 disabled people and carers concerned about the future, Christmas survey finds.
Revitalise’s Dickens-inspired study reveals disabled people and carers’ outlook for the future is more Bleak House than Great Expectations. National disabled people’s charity Revitalise has unveiled the results…
Respite is vital, carers unanimously agree
But guilt about claiming respite is a huge barrier, finds shock new Revitalise study 100% of carers agree that proper breaks away are vital in…
Unpaid carers save the UK £132 billion a year – the cost of a second NHS
Value of carers’ contribution doubles in 15 years, as state support declines Today, a new report from Carers UK and the University of Sheffield reveals…