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
International Women’s Day 2024: 10 facts about women who are unpaid carers
08 March 24
Highlighting women unpaid carers for International Women's Day.
Press Release
Chancellor’s Spring Budget falls short of supporting millions of unpaid carers
06 March 24
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: “Today’s Budget falls very short of supporting the UK’s 5.7 million carers…
Press Release
Spring Budget fails to support millions of unpaid carers living in poverty, says Carer Poverty Coalition
06 March 24
Responding on behalf of the coalition, Tamara Sandoul, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK, said: “It is…
News
Carers NI Shortlisted as QUB Student Union RAG Charity of the Year
01 March 24
Carers NI Shortlisted as QUB Student Union RAG Charity of the Year - find out more about the campaign and…
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