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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. As a carer-led organisation our campaigns are based on carers' priorities for change.



It's time to support carers

Social care is in crisis. The main carers' benefit is worth just £1.52 an hour. Carers are paying a heavy price. Tell the next government it's time to support carers. more...


Carers and Free Personal Care

Carers UK is seeking clarification from Government about carers.during the Second Reading of the Bill, which will make personal care free to people most in need in their homes more...


Extra employment help for carers

Carers UK has welcomed new support for carers from the Department of Work and Pensions, aimed at supporting carers to combine paid work with caring. more...


Carers Rights Day!

Take a look at what happened on Carers Rights Day on 4th December and download the new information leaflets launched on the day more... 07.12.09

 





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