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Read the latest news about care, disability, caring and carers.
Carers UK chosen for Waitrose charity donation
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 09:16
We are delighted to announce that Carers UK has been selected to participate in the waitrose.com Community Matters scheme for the months June, July and August 2013. This scheme gives Waitrose Online customers the opportunity to vote at the ‘check-out’ for one of three national…
A lifetime of caring - Rosemary O'Neill
Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:20
Carers UK member, volunteer and campaigner Rosemary O’Neill opened the State of Caring Conference 2013 with her powerful, heartfelt account of a lifetime of caring - for her brother, her mum and dad, and now, in her biggest challenge, her husband who has early-onset Alzheimer's.
State of Caring 2013: keynote speech from Heléna Herklots
Thursday, 02 May 2013 10:50
On 1st May 2013 at Carers UK's landmark State of Caring Conference, Carers UK launched our State of Caring 2013 research report. The event was chaired by broadcaster Fiona Phillips, who cared for both her parents, and kicked off with a speech by Rosemary O'Neill,…
Clare Balding explores the Peak District with Carers UK walkers
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 11:26
Presenter Clare Balding joined up with Carers UK fundraisers Tracey Standring and Christine Valentine for the latest episode of her BBC Radio 4 series 'Ramblings'.Clare’s production team contacted Carers UK late last year keen to meet up with carers for whom walking has been a…
New Director of Finance and Resources appointed
Monday, 18 February 2013 15:17
Carers UK has appointed David Rouane as Director of Finance and Resources. David moves to Carers UK from his post as Chief Operating Officer at disaster relief charity RedR UK. He has 25 years’ experience in senior posts in the UK and international charity sector.…
Text Santa 2012 raises £5.2 million
Monday, 18 February 2013 09:44
This year’s ITV Text Santa appeal has raised over £5.2 million! Thank you so much to everyone who donated and got behind the appeal this year. The money raised will be split equally between the 6 charity partners; Age UK, Anthony Nolan, Carers UK, Marie…
TimeBank and Carers UK join forces to care for families who provide care
Thursday, 14 February 2013 14:11
National volunteering charity TimeBank has joined with Carers UK to launch a new volunteer mentoring project to support carers. More than six million people in the UK are looking after disabled, ill or older relatives or friends - unpaid. It's been estimated that in doing…
Carers UK and London Mayor urge carers and older people not to miss out on financial help
Tuesday, 22 January 2013 10:11
Carers UK has joined forces with Mayor of London Boris Johnson to encourage the capital’s carers to check they are receiving all the financial help they are entitled to.
Is technology the answer?
Wednesday, 02 January 2013 10:49
Carers wanted to explore role of technology in caring From smart phones to sensors, from alarm systems to remote health checks, technology is changing the way we care. Carers UK, the University of Westminster and the London School of Economics are embarking on new research…
Getting help over the Christmas period
Thursday, 20 December 2012 12:43
Christmas can be a difficult time for families, especially if you’re caring for someone. Many carers tell Carers UK that they find Christmas harder than other times of the year, with limited services, tight budgets and family tensions being just a few of the stress-causing…
Carers eligible for seasonal flu vaccination
Thursday, 13 December 2012 14:40
If you are a carer you are entitled to a flu vaccination free of charge. The flu vaccine is offered free of charge to people who are deemed “at risk” to ensure that they are protected against catching flu and developing serious complications. Carers UK…
Carers UK disappointed that breaks money is still not getting through
Tuesday, 11 December 2012 13:45
Carers are being let down by a scheme designed to give them access to breaks funded through primary care trusts (PCTs), new research reveals. In 2010 the Government made an extra £400m available to PCTs to fund breaks for carers from 2011 to 2015. PCTs…
Carers Rights Day 2012 round up
Friday, 30 November 2012 16:53
Over 850 organisations across the UK took part in this year’s Carers Rights Day. There were events going on in libraries, supermarkets, work canteens, hospitals, town halls, job centres and even hotels. As this year's theme was 'Getting help in tough times', many events gave…
Mayor of London supports Carers Rights Day
Friday, 30 November 2012 11:22
London Mayor Boris Johnson has highlighted support for London’s carers, as carers groups across the city are today (Fri 30th November) marking Carers Rights Day with advice, information and support events to help reach those who are caring. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London said: “There…
Groups get ready for Carers Rights day
Thursday, 29 November 2012 12:09
Over 850 organisations have registered for this year’s Carers Rights Day and there are a huge variety of different events going right across the UK to celebrate the day. There are events going on in libraries, supermarkets, work canteens, hospitals, town halls, job centres and…
