Welcome to the Carers Active Hub. This is a resource to help you to increase your activity levels and improve your health and wellbeing.
Based on insight from Carers UK members, this hub can help you overcome some of the barriers you may experience such as finding the time and motivation to take part in physical activity. It is continually refreshed and updated so check back regularly to see the latest inspiration and ideas.
You can pick and choose the areas you wish to explore:
- Health information – Key recommendations and how to get started
- Activity ideas – Inspiration and links to resources to help you find something you enjoy
- Carers’ stories – Carers who have been able to overcome barriers to get active
- Expert advice – Insight from health and social care professionals
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Press Release
New NHS patient standards are a positive step for carers
03 July 26
Carers UK welcomes the new patient standards published today, which set out what patients and unpaid carers should expect when they, or the person they care for, are referred for planned (non-urgent) NHS care in England.
News
Carers Week 2026 at Carers Scotland
24 June 26
The team were hard at work to mark Carers Week in Scotland.
News
Unpaid Care in Scotland Reaches £18.3 Billion as Carer Numbers Rise
23 June 26
New figures show 722,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, contributing £18.3bn to the economy as calls grow for better support.
News
Creating communities where no carer feels alone
13 June 26
Nick Baird, Chair of Carers UK, reflects on the vital role that supportive communities play in helping unpaid carers feel recognised, connected and supported.
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