Policy Briefings

Carers Northern Ireland offers an expert view on a variety of policy issues. We want to ensure that policies that affect people's lives take account of the impact of caring.

Autism Act briefing

Friday, 02 September 2011 08:44

This Law Centre briefing discusses the introduction of the Autism Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 ('the 2011 Act') which was passed on 9 May 2011. It came into operation on 9 August 2011.

Rural Poverty and Carers

Tuesday, 03 February 2009 15:18

Policy briefing highlighting the impact of poverty on rural carers.

Carer's Allowance Statistics 2008

Tuesday, 05 August 2008 15:23

The Government has published the latest figures for the number of people claiming Carer's Allowance.

Involving and consulting carers

Tuesday, 01 February 2000 10:21

This guide was produced by Carers Northern Ireland and has valuable lessons for anyone who works with carers. It highlights carers' views and experiences of

consultation by and with statutory organisations, and explores what carers and carers groups can do to support these processes.