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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.

Latest updates

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Autumn budget reaction from Carers UK
26 November 25
The Chancellor has earmarked £75 million over the next three years to put right the failures that led to the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal. Yesterday’s commitment to reassess cases where averaging of earnings could have reduced overpayments is a vital step towards addressing the injustices carers have faced for far too long.
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Unprecedented changes for carers as Government responds to Carer’s Allowance overpayments review recommendations
25 November 25
It’s a landmark day today for the carers’ movement now that the Government has responded to the independent review of overpayments by Liz Sayce OBE.
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Helen Walker
Carers Rights Day 2025
20 November 25
Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker shares a message to mark the start of Carers Rights Day 2025.
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Over a third of carers struggling to make ends meet don’t know where to go for financial advice
20 November 25
Unpaid carers, who are at greater risk of financial hardship, need better access to financial advice, guidance, as well as support to navigate the social security system.

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