Responses to the government (60)
Government departments launch consultations when they plan to change the law, introduce new regulations or change the way that public services operate.
Carers UK responds to these consultations by compiling research, carer case studies and policy recommendations to influence the development of Government policy and ensure that carers' needs are taken into account.
Personal Independence Payment assessment thresholds
Monday, 14 May 2012 11:25
Carers UK has responded to the Government consultation on the assessment thresholds and draft regulations for Personal Independence Payment which is replacing Disability Living Allowance. The draft regulations are available at www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/pip-second-draft-assessment-regulations.pdf The full consultation paper is at www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/pip-assessment-thresholds-and-consultation.pdf
Caring for our future response
Thursday, 08 December 2011 11:00
Carers UK submitted full evidence to the Caring for our Future engagement exercise.
Evidence to the Health Select Committe Inquiry on Social Care
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 11:34
Carers UK has responded to an inquiry by the cross-party Health Select Committee into the future of social care. The evidence outlines Carers UK's joint call with over 50 other members of the Care & Support Alliance for urgent action to reform social care, along with evidence on the need for greater support for carers around personalisation, care market stimulation and the importance of the social care system not making assumptions about the level of unpaid care provided by carers.
Inquiry evidence on DLA reform
Tuesday, 06 September 2011 09:40
Carers UK has submitted evidence to an inquiry by the Work and Pensions Select Committee into the reform of Disability Living Allowance, setting out our concerns about the impact on carers of substantial cuts to the budget for disability benefits.
Flexible Working response (August 2011)
Tuesday, 16 August 2011 10:38
A Government consultation in August included proposals to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees. Carers UK warmly welcomed these proposals, but argues that the Government should go further and deliver 'day one' rights to request. Carers UK also expressed concerns around proposals to replace the statutory process for considering requests with a Code of Practice.
Hills Fuel Poverty Review (June 2011)
Monday, 06 June 2011 10:30
In October 2010 the Government announced it would commission an independent review to take a fresh look at fuel poverty - Carers UK responds to the consultation urging the Government to include carers as a 'vulnerable group'.
Public Health response (March 2011)
Thursday, 31 March 2011 10:35
Carers UK welcomes a renewed emphasis on Public Health and argues that it is vital that Public Health strategy gives priority to carers and ensures carer support is mainstreamed across Government.
Public Health outcomes response (March 2011)
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 10:39
Carers UK responds to the Government consultation on a new outcomes framework for public health, arguing for an additional indicator on carer health to be added.
Social Care outcomes response (February 2011)
Monday, 28 February 2011 10:47
Responding to the Government's consultation on a new outcomes framework for social care, Carers UK welcomes links between the ways in which health and social care services will be monitored.
Universal Credit response (16.12.10)
Thursday, 16 December 2010 12:12
Carers UK responds to the Government's White Paper plans to introduce a new Universal Credit to replace a variety of working age benefits.
