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
News
Carers UK respond to Adjournment Debate on 23 September - 'Potential merits of a cross-Government carers strategy'
04 September 24
Carers UK respond to Adjournment Debate on the need for a cross-Government Carers Strategy which took place on 3 September…
Press Release
Less than half of us know how to identify an unpaid carer as millions miss out on support
03 September 24
- Not even half (41%) of UK adults can recognise an unpaid carer
- Over half (55%) of unpaid carers looking…
News
Paid carer’s leave is a win win for carers, business and the economy
02 September 24
New research, provides further evidence that better support for unpaid carers not only improves their own financial situation and their…
News
This Counts as Care campaign launches
02 September 24
Our major new, multi-channel, awareness campaign, aiming to reduce by half the time it takes for people to identify themselves…
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