Carers UK wants a society that recognises, values and supports carers.
Our mission
We’re here to make life better for carers:
- We give expert advice, information and support.
- We connect carers so no one has to care alone.
- We campaign together for lasting change.
- We innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers.
Our values
Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Attentive
- we welcome everyone and are always supportive and ready to help
- we listen carefully and respond with expertise and understanding
Ambitious
- we’re courageous and innovative, aiming high and seeking out new ideas and opportunities that take us forward
- we are always learning and improving, pushing boundaries to increase our impact
Achievers
- we are passionate about what we do and tenacious in our pursuit of change
- we adapt to new challenges and are always striving for excellence
- we love to collaborate and enjoy working with others to reach our goals.
Latest updates
News
Carers Week 2025: Why we care about equality for carers
09 June 25
Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker shares a message to mark the start of Carers Week 2025.
Press Release
Unpaid carers in employment need further support to improve their health and wellbeing
09 June 25
44% of carers in employment have had a mental or physical health condition develop or become worse since taking on…
Press Release
Nearly half of UK adults with caring responsibilities say their health has been impacted since caring, reporting new or worsening conditions
09 June 25
43% of current or former carers have had a mental or physical health condition develop or become worse since taking…
Press Release
New interactive dashboard launched to improve understanding and access to data on unpaid care
05 June 25
The dashboard will allow viewers to analyse ONS Census data about unpaid carers at a local authority level. It has…
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