Our campaigns
We’ve been campaigning with carers for 50 years, transforming understanding and winning critical developments in carers’ rights.
In these challenging times, our work has never been more important as we seek to protect these rights, while pressing ahead to break new ground. Read about our latest campaigns.
Our research
We are able to speak with authority in our policy and campaigning work because we listen to the reality of carers’ lives, backing up their experiences with vital evidence through our research.
We ensure carers’ voices reach decision-makers at the highest level, building on our research to influence and change policy.
Sharing carers’ stories
Working with the media helps improve understanding of how caring affects people’s lives, raising awareness and bringing about lasting change.
But we can only continue to make a difference with your help. By sharing your caring story, you can help other carers know they are not alone and find the help they need.
Latest updates
Carers UK announces its first-ever carer awards
Carers UK is encouraging community groups, organisations and employers to enter its exciting new awards programme to recognise and celebrate…
Carers UK responds to DWP announcement of aim to tackle all Carer’s Allowance overpayment alerts
Carers UK responds to Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) announcement that it will aim to tackle all Carer's Allowance…
Carer Poverty Coalition responds to Government's welfare reform Green Paper
It's extremely worrying that some measures within the Green Paper on Welfare Reform changing disability and health benefits will actively…
Carers UK celebrates Investing in Volunteers award
Carers UK is delighted to have achieved the UK-wide quality mark for organisations involving volunteers during the charity’s 60th anniversary…
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