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Press releases
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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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Carers UK welcomes publication of Carer’s Leave review Terms of Reference, calling it an “important step forward”
19 November 25
The Department for Business and Trade has today published the Terms of Reference for its review into Carer’s Leave.
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Charity calls for action with half of Scotland’s unpaid carers cutting back on food and heating amidst deteriorating health
17 November 25
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Carers UK marks 60 years of the carers’ movement and women’s leadership at Mary Webster Lecture
05 November 25
Carers UK marked a significant milestone in its 60th anniversary year with the final event in its national Mary Webster Lecture series, a powerful celebration of six decades of progress in recognising and supporting unpaid carers across the UK.
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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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Know your rights, use your rights
19 November 25
Our Director of Carer Services, Madeleine Starr MBE, shares a blog for Carers Rights Day 2025.
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Carer Poverty Coalition calls for Government action in Autumn Budget to address Carer's Allowance overpayments
12 November 25
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Scotland’s National Carer Organisations launch election manifesto
07 November 25
Carers Scotland and the National Carer Organisations have launched a Carers Manifesto ahead on the 2026 Scottish Election.