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Helen Walker reflects on Carers Week

Carers Week reflections from our Chief Executive, Helen Walker

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Carers UK respond to Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, reforms to the DWP

Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: “There are 4.3 million working age unpaid carers in the UK and a shocking 600 people leave w…

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Unlocking the door

How to make paid employment a meaningful choice for unpaid carers in Scotland

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