Access template letters and campaign materials to help you get your message across and achieve results.
This briefing is all about challenging incorrect use of the word 'carer'. For example when a newspaper article talks about "carers get a payrise" but they really mean paid careworkers. It includes a template letter that can be used to write to newspapers and local authorities. This briefing is for carers, carers groups, disability groups and other organisations that support carers.
With campaigning around the local elections gathering momentum, make sure carers needs are being highlighted by candidates. Write to your local paper with local statistics of carers and a case study.
Write to your local authority asking them if there is a Carers' Emergency Scheme in place. It would be really helpful to see a copy of any letters you send - also tell us if you have any success as a result of your action.
We provide a checklist of useful questions to help you get the full picture from your local authority.