Press releases UK Thousands of carers could be missing out on council tax discounts 28 September 2017 New research by Money Saving Expert shows that thousands of families could be missing out on council tax discounts Read more....
News WAL Carers Wales Consultation: Services fit for the future White Paper 28 September 2017 Carers Wales has responded to the Welsh Government's White Paper on 'Services fit for the future'. Read more....
Press releases UK Winner of first 'Jo Cox Poetry Prize' announced 22 September 2017 The winner of Carers UK’s first ‘Jo Cox Poetry Prize’ has been announced today, following a month-long focus on the loneliness experienced by unpaid carers led by Carers UK as part of the Jo Cox Commission on ... Read more....
News SCO Updated information for carers on social security 11 September 2017 The Scottish Government with the support of the national carer organisations have produced information for carers, in both video and written form, providing an update on the plans for taking over 11 devolved benefits and to answer a range ... Read more....
News SCO Register now for Carers Scotland's Annual Summit 11 September 2017 This year’s Carers Summit will be held in Glasgow City Chambers on 24 November 2017. Read more....
News NI Carers Northern Ireland launches new resource for LGBTQ+ carers 25 August 2017 Carers Northern Ireland, has produced an innovative new guide for unpaid carers of all ages who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* or queer. The guide provides information to help with the unique challenges that arise from caring ... Read more....
News WAL Press Release: Welsh charities join forces for LGBTQ+ carers 24 August 2017 Welsh charities join forces for LGBTQ+ carers Read more....
Press releases UK Carers UK responds to new research on numbers of care home places needed 16 August 2017 Commenting on new research from Newcastle University showing as life expectancy increases so too are the number of years older adults spend with significant care needs. Read more....
Press releases UK 8 in 10 people caring for loved ones “have felt lonely or socially isolated” 16 August 2017 8 in 10 people caring for loved ones “have felt lonely or socially isolated” Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness shines a spotlight on unpaid carers It’s time to start a ... Read more....
News WAL Press Release: 8 in 10 people caring for loved ones have felt “lonely or socially isolated” 15 August 2017 8 in 10 people caring ... Read more....