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Affiliate membership of Carers UK is open to any organisation with an interest in improving the lives of carers

We have 300 member organisations, like yours, sharing their ideas and experiences with Carers UK.

Here are some types of organisations who have affiliated to Carers UK:

 

Carers and disability organisations

 

Voluntary organisations

Local branches of national organisations such as Age UK, Carers Trust, Mencap, Alzheimer’s Society, Crossroads

 

Local authorities

Adult services, disability services, learning disability, mental health and older people’s teams, carers leads, service managers, policy/HR officers

 

Primary Care

Trusts, CCGs, GP surgeries, NHS Trusts, PALS, discharge teams, community teams

 

Domiciliary Care Agencies

Individuals who work in social care, eg consultants and freelancers.

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Unpaid carers are increasingly caring for longer hours each week, facing mounting personal costs as a result of growing caring responsibilities
21 October 25
Unpaid carers, whose finances, health and ability to work are already impacted by their caring responsibilities, say the pressure of caring is unrelenting – with over half (52%) experiencing a rise in the number of hours they spend caring each week in the last year. 
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Winners of Carers UK’s first-ever carer awards revealed
17 October 25
A celebratory gala, held by Carers UK and supported by Phoenix, honoured the remarkable contributions of individuals and organisations across the nation who make life better for unpaid carers.  
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60th Anniversary Stories: A Chorus of Carers (Poem)
13 October 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation, illustrating the diverse range of carer experiences in 2025.
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Carers UK welcomes the opportunity to engage with the government's 10 Year Workforce Plan
26 September 25
The 10 Year Workforce Plan will support the 10 Year Health Plan, published in July this year. Its aim is to ensure that the NHS has the right people, in the right roles, with the right skills.

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