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 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…
Kings Speech - Carers UK welcomes Employment Rights Bill provisions but calls for unpaid carers to be greater priority for Government
Responding to today’s speech by King Charles III, Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK,…
Rise in people discharged early from hospital puts millions of unpaid carers under more pressure
A survey by the Adult Directors of Social Services, ADASS, reveals a rise in the numbers of people being discharged…
Carers UK responds to the appointment of Sir Stephen Timms MP as the DWP Minister for Social Security and Disabilities
“We are delighted that Sir Stephen Timms MP has been appointed as the DWP Minister for Social Security and Disabilities.…
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