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Caring About Equality: Why tackling carer poverty must be a national priority
10 June 25
John Perryman, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, writes about the importance of tackling carer poverty.
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Carers Week 2025: Why we care about equality for carers
09 June 25
Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker shares a message to mark the start of Carers Week 2025.
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Unpaid carers in employment need further support to improve their health and wellbeing
09 June 25
44% of carers in employment have had a mental or physical health condition develop or become worse since taking on…
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Nearly half of UK adults with caring responsibilities say their health has been impacted since caring, reporting new or worsening conditions
09 June 25
43% of current or former carers have had a mental or physical health condition develop or become worse since taking…
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