News and campaigns
Over 1 million people experience ill health, poverty and discrimination at work and in society because they are carers. They have no substantial rights which recognise their position. Even their most basic human rights are jeopardised. Carers UK campaigns to end this injustice.
Register for Carers Rights DayNew : Carers Rights Day 2008 will be held on Friday 5th December to help raise awareness of the needs of carers, increase take up of benefits and to make sure carers know their rights. more... 17.06.08 |
Short changedCarers UK’s Real change not short change highlights the impact of caring on people's finances. We are calling on the Government to radically reform the tax and benefit system . more... |
Back Me UpCarers UK's Back Me Up campaign is calling on Government to radically overhaul and invest in the health and social care system. more... |
make WORK workCarers UK's make WORK work campaign wants a social care and tax, benefit and pension system that helps carers return to and stay in work. more... |
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