Research Library (44)
Carers UK has been carrying out and commissioning research into carers lives for almost forty years. Back in the 1970s caring was a hidden issue with almost nothing known about how many people were caring and what impact it had on their lives.
Through our research we have shed light on this previously private issue and brought it into the public arena as one of the most pressing policy issues of the 21st century.
The State of Caring 2013
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 09:13
This report details the results of a survey of over 3,000 carers across the UK and shows that many are struggling alone without advice or support and are seeing caring…
Sandwich Caring
Thursday, 29 November 2012 09:52
Today more and more parents are combining looking after young children with caring for older or disabled loved ones. This is sometimes called ‘sandwich caring’ or ‘dual caring’ and those…
The UK Care Economy: Improving outcomes for carers
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 17:03
A report by Professor Les Mayhew of Cass Business School, who Carers UK commissioned to look at new demographic pressures and the various challenges that families with caring responsibilities are currently facing,…
Carers and Telecare
Thursday, 20 September 2012 13:42
By looking at carers’ experiences, this report takes this case forward by exploring in more detail the evidence and opportunities afforded by telecare and telehealth technologies and the barriers to…
Future care: Growing the Care Market
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 16:53
In the second of our Future Care series, Growing the Care Market looks at reform of social care through an economic lens - exploring the economic costs to families and…
Future care: Care and technology in the 21st century
Monday, 19 March 2012 17:16
In the first of our Future Care series, Care and technology in the 21st century explores the current landscape on care and technology and calls for a technological transformation in…
Malnutrition and caring: The hidden cost for families
Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:38
For those caring for a relative or friend, the diet of that person is often the carer’s responsibility. A new research survey from Carers UK and Nutricia shows 60% of…
The Cost of Caring
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 11:45
This research examines how financial pressures affect health, wealth, and wellbeing of carers. A survey of over 4,000 carers by Carers UK for Carers Rights Day today has found that almost…
Caring at a distance
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 11:13
This research examines the impacts on employers and employees of managing caring at a distance. With our ageing population and workforce – and increasing mobility through employment – managing caring…
Valuing carers 2011
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 17:14
This paper estimates the value of care and support provided by the family, friends and neighbours who provide unpaid care to someonewho is ill, frail or disabled. The care they…
