Benefits survey
New : Carers UK and Disability Benefits Consortium want to help the Government better understand the impact changes to benefits will have on disabled people. We're are doing a quick survey to find out people's experiences of the current system. 24.08.10 more...
Nominate Carers UK to win £5,000 grant
New: During September eBay account holders can nominate Carers UK as their favourite charity and help us win £5,000! more... 01.09.10
Lynda Wisbach 1957- 2010
We pay tribute to Lynda Wisbach, one of our Trustees and a passionate and inspiring carer campaigner, who has sadly died. more… 05.08.10
No need to feel alone
Caring can be an isolating experience. But you are not alone. Join our online discussion forum to chat with other carers who know exactly how you feel. Get advice and support. Free to use and open 24/7 more... 24.08.10
New commission to look at funding care
Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, announces a Commission on the Funding of Social Care. Carers UK welcomes this, questions where it will fit into plans for welfare reform and warns we cannot wait any longer as the care system is crumbling. more... 20.07.10
Carers World Radio
In the Carers World Radio August show hear Dr Jim Briggs from Portsmouth University talk about "smart homes" - houses that read the behaviour of people and alert you when things are not as they should be. Listen at www.carersworldradio.com 02.08.10
