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Tommy's Tour 2012 Carer Tommy Whitelaw's campaign to raise awareness and improve the lives of carers continues in 2012.  

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.

The moves aim to improve the quality and consistency of care for older people and put an end to the 'cost-shunting' between the NHS and local authorities that too often ends up with older people being delayed in hospital longer than they should be and not getting the best standards…

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. Heléna, who spent seven years as Head of Policy at Age Concern England, will…

Financial pressure affects health, wealth and wellbeing of carers, says research Carers are facing bleak choices as they struggle to care for their sick and disabled relatives, with nearly half of those surveyed saying money worries were affecting their health.

The Scottish Government has announced funding of almost £2 million to provide short breaks for disabled children, young people and their families.

ITV today announced the exciting line-up of talent, who will be presenting two exhilarating entertainment events over Christmas, for its major new charity initiative Text Santa. Ant and Dec, Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley will host the fun-filled festive shows and will also be joined by other ITV household names.  The…

Tommy Whitelaw's campaign to raise awareness of carers continued to the Scottish Parliament on 10 November to hand over letters and emails from carers across Scotland to Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health.

When it’s cold you lose heat from your head. And it’s the same with your house. Without enough insulation, you could be losing over 50% of your home’s heat through the roof and walls.It might surprise you to know that 2 out of 3 Scottish lofts don’t have enough insulation.…