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 responds to Health Foundation’s adult social care funding analysis
26 September 23
This report demonstrates the scale of the investment needed in social care to provide a decent standard of living for…
News
National Carer Organisations response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a Fairer Council Tax
21 September 23
Read the response from Carers Scotland and the other National Care Organisations in full here.
Press Release
‘Serious concern’ about threat to Meals on Wheels service in Belfast
14 September 23
Carers NI response to the potential disruption to Belfast Trust's Meals on Wheels service.
Press Release
NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccine announcement
01 September 23
Carers UK responds to NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccine programmes being brought forward due to risk of new Covid variant…
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