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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.



Full time carers double

New research shows the number of people caring for over 50 hours a week has doubled. Carers UK warns this is more evidence of shift in society and the need for urgent support for carers. more...


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Campaigning for change

An end to poverty, proper back up and support, regular breaks, the right to work. Find out about the issues that Carers UK is campaigning to change. more...

 


Facts about carers

Get the basics about the 6 million people in the UK who are caring for a relative or friend. That's 1 in 8 people. more...




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