Carers UK responds to the publication of the Health Select Committee report into Social Care.

Leading charity Carers UK, supported by nutrition experts Nutricia, is calling for action to improve the nutritional care experienced by carers and their loved ones. Carers UK has published a new report into the impact on families struggling to manage the diet of ill or disabled relatives. Malnutrition and Caring:…

Heléna Herklots calls for new vision to tackle care crisis New Carers UK Chief Executive Heléna Herklots has described 2012 as a ‘crucial year’ for the 6.4 million people caring for ill, older and disabled relatives.

Whilst expressing ongoing concerns about the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill, Carers UK has welcomed an ‘absolute assurance’ from the Government this week, that the link between Carer’s Allowance and Personal Independence Payment will be written into legislation.

Carers UK is part of alliance of major charities calling for joint action on care crisis Over 50 charities representing older and disabled people and their families have warmly welcomed the start of cross-party talks on the future of social care.  In January, the Care & Support Alliance joined employers, unions,…

Carers UK will be the charity partner for the Carers Award category at the 2012 Great British Care Awards.  The Carer’s Award is a special category of the Great British Care Awards, and will be given to an unpaid carer or former carer who, in the opinion of the judges,…

Carers UK has joined other charities, care providers, health bodies, employers, and unions to sign an open letter to Prime Minister calling for cross-party action on social care reform.

Madeleine Starr, Carers UK’s Head of Innovation, has been awarded an MBE for services to employment in the 2012 New Year’s Honours list. Since 1999, Madeleine has led Carers UK work on carers and employment and was instrumental in securing major changes to law, policy and workplace practice for the…

Carers UK today expressed concern at new evidence that care charges were continuing to rise whilst the incomes of many older people and their families needing care were falling placing increasing pressure on families that are already struggling. Emily Holzhausen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, said, “Rising care charges…

Heléna Herklots from Age UK to join the charity at “crucial time”  Carers UK is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Heléna Herklots, who is currently the Services Director for Age UK.