Together with the long overdue publication of the cross-Government Carers Strategy the Budget must provide the means to provide this a much overdue increase in support for unpaid carers. This submission provides evidence and recommendations covering:

8 in 10 people caring for loved ones “have felt lonely or socially isolated”

Carers UK's submission to the Matthew Taylor Independent Review of Employment Practices in the Modern Economy. Our suggestions included introducing a statutory right to 5-10 days paid care leave from work and a day one right ...

Carers UK carries out an annual survey of carers to collect evidence on a whole range of issues affecting carers' lives.

The Queen’s Speech 2017 included a number of priority areas with the capacity to affect carers’ lives positively, if the right measures are taken.