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Press releases
Carers UK respond to Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, reforms to the DWP
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: “There are 4.3 million working age unpaid carers in the UK and…
Kings Speech - Carers UK welcomes Employment Rights Bill provisions but calls for unpaid carers to be greater priority for Government
Responding to today’s speech by King Charles III, Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK,…
Rise in people discharged early from hospital puts millions of unpaid carers under more pressure
A survey by the Adult Directors of Social Services, ADASS, reveals a rise in the numbers of people being discharged…
Carers UK responds to the appointment of Sir Stephen Timms MP as the DWP Minister for Social Security and Disabilities
“We are delighted that Sir Stephen Timms MP has been appointed as the DWP Minister for Social Security and Disabilities.…
News
Helen Walker reflects on Carers Week
Carers Week reflections from our Chief Executive, Helen Walker
Life and Caring in North East Scotland - Carers Week 2024
Carers Week 2024: Putting Carers on the Map. Alison shares her experiences on caring for her dad while living in…
Phoenix Group launches new partnership with Carers UK under its 'Caring for Carers' initiative
Carers UK reaction to Kate Garraway’s documentary, Derek’s Story
Commenting on ITV’s broadcast (Tues 26.03.2024) of the documentary by Kate Garraway caring for her husband Derek Draper who contracted…