Carers to get swine flu jabNew : Government has announced that carers are to made a priortiy group for the swine flu (H1N1) vaccination. more... 20.11.09 |
Reaction to Queen's SpeechNew: The Queen’s Speech contained a number of Bills that will impact on carers, including legislation to provide free care at home for those with the most severe disabilities. more... 19.11.09 |
End carer poverty now!New : A group of Carers UK members have been to 10 Downing Street to hand over the Carers Poverty Charter calling for urgent action to improve finances. more... 10.11.09 |
Caring Christmas CardsBuy your Christmas cards from Carers UK this year. Support a great cause and help spread the word about Carers UK to your friends, family and colleagues. more... 02.11.09 |
Conference on the Equality BillThe Equality Bill will be the single biggest shift in legislation to affect carers in the last decade. There are only a few weeks to go before our conference where you can find out what it will mean for your work with carers. more... 02.11.09 |
Carers' health needsLloydspharmacy and Carers UK want to hear about your health needs and your caring role to help shape services. Complete the survey and you could win one of five £20 Lloydspharmacy vouchers. more… 14.10.09 |
Millions of people are caring for an elderly relative, a sick friend or a disabled family member. They do it unpaid and often without support. Carers UK is the voice of carers. We improve their lives by providing information, advice, support and by campaigning for change.