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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Today, key charities brought unpaid carers to an event in Parliament to share their experiences of caring with MPs and…
European Carers Day – Calling for recognition and support for millions of unpaid carers across Europe as partners in care
On European Carers Day (Sunday 6th October 2024) , Carers UK, in collaboration with Eurocarers, proudly celebrates the vital role…
Unpaid carers urged to check eligibility for carer top-up to Pension Credit worth up to an extra £2,370 a year
Pensioners providing unpaid care for a family member or friend could be missing out on vital financial support and access…
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