We’re here to make life better for the 5.8 million carers across the UK.
Who is a carer?
A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who is disabled, has an illness or long-term condition, or who needs extra help as they grow older.
Why caring matters
Carers are holding families together, enabling those they care for to get the most out of life, making an enormous contribution to society and saving the economy billions of pounds.
Yet many are stretched to the limit – juggling care with work and family life, struggling to make ends meet and often battling with poor health themselves.
You don’t have to care alone
Looking after someone can be a rewarding experience. It can also be tough, lonely and bewildering. But you’re not on your own. Carers UK is here to listen, to give you expert information and guidance, to champion your rights and support you in finding new ways to manage at home, at work, or wherever you are.
Latest updates
Carers UK responds to the House of Lords debate on the Universal Credit Bill on 22 July 2025
The Universal Credit Bill has now completed all of its stages through Parliament.
Carers UK response to the ADASS annual survey
This latest report reveals that most Directors of social services have seen an increase in unpaid carers approaching them for…
Government to set out timetable for Carer’s Leave review and commits to hold public consultation
Peers discussed an amendment that was supported by Carers UK to turn the existing right to unpaid Carer's Leave into…
Carers UK reaction to third reading of the Universal Credit Bill
It was important to see further discussion around a review into the rules for future Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants,…
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