Carers UK wants a society that recognises, values and supports carers.
Our mission
We’re here to make life better for carers:
- We give expert advice, information and support.
- We connect carers so no one has to care alone.
- We campaign together for lasting change.
- We innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers.
Our values
Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Attentive
- we welcome everyone and are always supportive and ready to help
- we listen carefully and respond with expertise and understanding
Ambitious
- we’re courageous and innovative, aiming high and seeking out new ideas and opportunities that take us forward
- we are always learning and improving, pushing boundaries to increase our impact
Achievers
- we are passionate about what we do and tenacious in our pursuit of change
- we adapt to new challenges and are always striving for excellence
- we love to collaborate and enjoy working with others to reach our goals.
Latest updates
Press Release
Carers UK comments on new figures: Carer's Allowance overpayments in Government's publication of 'Fraud and error in the benefit system' 2024-2025
20 May 25
Last week, Government published its new Fraud and Error statistics which contain new figures on Carer’s Allowance. Analysing this work,…
Press Release
Employers’ commitment to supporting unpaid carers at work gathers pace
09 May 25
Employers for Carers (EfC), an innovative scheme set up by Carers UK to champion and promote effective workplace support for…
News
60th Anniversary Stories: Identity Crisis - from Career to Carer
06 May 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across…
Press Release
Charity calls for Employment Rights Bill to go further in supporting millions of unpaid carers to balance paid work and unpaid care
06 May 25
As the Employment Rights Bill progresses through Committee Stage in the House of Lords, Carers UK is calling for Government…
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