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Carers UK has produced a range of resources to help professionals provide the very best support for carers.
Research
Research
Carers UK's research examines people's experiences of caring and the impact on their lives and seeks policy solutions. Reports include examining the case for a new social contract, carers' experiences of direct payments and human rights and carers. more...
Statistics on carers
Carer statistics for each local authority/Parliamentary constituency
Find out the number of carers in your local area, the total number of hours spent caring, and the numbers in employment and in poor health.
- Click here for the 'care to take a look' website
- Follow the link and click on 'Regional Statistics'.
Carers' Assessment Training DVD and Pack
Carers' Assessment Training DVD and Pack
Carers UK in partnership with SCIE and four Beacons local authorities (Hertfordshire, Rochdale, Sefton and Sunderland) have made a DVD to support the training of front-line staff in carrying out effective carers' assessments. Called Listening to carers, carers speak of their experiences of being supported through the assessment process.
A training pack accompanies the DVD is available to download below. These materials are available on-line to assist self-directed learing, and are linked to SCIE's on-line Guide to the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act.
Click here to access both DVD and traning pack. more...
Carer's assessment guide
Carer's assessment guide
Click here for our popular guide to carers' assessments. Written for carers, this is a valuable resource for frontline staff carrying out carers' assessments.