Stay up to date with Carers UK research, key policy developments, opportunities to influence change, and essential information for professionals supporting unpaid carers, by joining our Affiliate network.
As an affiliate member, you’ll be part of a UK‑wide community working together to ensure unpaid carers receive the recognition and support they need.
Affiliate membership benefits
- Policy Plus - our monthly policy digest of key policy changes, government consultations, and the latest research – ensuring that you know early about significant changes. All with expert comment by Carers UK.
- Priority invitations to events that put you at the heart of debate on carers with the chance to share your insights with key policy makers.
- 10% discount off Carers UK conferences, such as our annual State of Caring Conference.
- Regular webinars highlighting our latest campaigns and updates on our policy and research work.
- Free online subscription to Caring, our lively magazine for carers with information, practical tips and the latest on how Carers UK is making a difference.
How to join
If you would like to sign up as an affiliate member, please email [email protected] with the following details:
- Name
- Job title
- Organisation
- Address
We have different levels of membership for different organisations. These prices are listed below (inc. VAT) at the 2025/26 rate, and are paid as a yearly subscription fee:
- Statutory organisations: £200 (inc. VAT)
- Voluntary organisations (national): £200 (inc. VAT)
- Voluntary organisations (local): £100 (inc. VAT)
- Private organisations (only health and care organisations): £250 (inc. VAT)
- Individuals: £75 (inc. VAT)
Who can join?
Affiliate membership is open to organisations with an interest in improving the lives of carers.
- Carers and disability organisations
Local carers organisations or services, local disability organisations, national organisations that support carers
- Voluntary organisations
Local branches of national networks or organisations, such as Age UK, Mencap, Alzheimer’s Society
- Local authorities
Adult services, disability services, learning disability, mental health and older people’s teams, carers leads, service managers, service managers and commissioners
- NHS
Integrated Care Boards, NHS Trusts, Primary Care Networks, GP surgeries - Care providers
For profit and not-for-profit care providers, or individuals who work in social care - Individuals
Consultants and freelancers
Affiliate membership of Carers UK is aimed at UK based organisations. If you are an international organisation interested in joining, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss membership.