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During the past four years we have received nearly 2,500 entries to our competition from experienced writers and photographers and from people who have shared the ups and downs of their caring roles for the first time. As you’ll see, these winning and commended entries address all the emotions involved in looking after a loved one and record and celebrate some of life’s most vivid, challenging and memorable moments.

We would like to thank our judges, Cheryl Moskowitz and Bella West. We are also thankful to the following organisations for promoting the competition: The Poetry Society, The Reading Agency, The Poetry Library, The Poetry School, Poetry London and The Society of Authors.

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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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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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