Our new ‘Carers and Physical Activity' report looks at ways to support carers over the age of 55 in England to take part in more physical activity, to both reduce loneliness and improve their wellbeing. The report was supported by Sport England, with funds from the National Lottery. The research examines the barriers for carers in being active, and shares best practice examples and recommendations to make physical activity more accessible to reduce the health inequalities carers face.

The NHS Staff Survey 2020 shows that one in three of the NHS workforce is juggling work and care. In this briefing we explore carers’ experiences working in the NHS, and if they feel supported to balance work and care.

On 1st April 2021, Carers UK updated our briefing for Affiliates regarding the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine to unpaid carers. Please find a link to the brieifng below.  The key change to be aware of - since 1 April, due to the vaccine supply profile in England in April, carers who are eligible, but who have not been invited to come forward for the vaccine, have to register with their GP practice. A letter from NHS England to the system states that Primary Care Networks need to have measures in place to ensu

The Government recently published a White Paper on the legislative proposals for the Health and Care Bill. The new legislative framework seeks to facilitate greater collaboration within the NHS (and between the NHS, local government, and other partners), to improve the health and wellbeing of local people and to

Carers UK have updated our briefing for Affiliates regardimng the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine to unpaid carers. Please find the updated bvriefing below.  This gives an update on the Standard Operating Procedure for vaccines for unpaid carers, published by the Department for Health and Social Care on the 8th March 2021. It also provides further information about the vaccination route for eligible 'unknown' carers, who are being asked to contact the National Booking System directly regarding being vaccinated.