Working to end carer poverty
Working to end carer poverty
Unpaid carers have greater risks of ending up in poverty.
Making caring the 10th protected characteristic
Making caring the 10th protected characteristic
Carers often feel invisible, overlooked, and discriminated against, which is why we think it's important caring is made a protected characteristic.
General Election 2024
General Election 2024
Our asks ahead of the 2024 General Election and what we want from the new government
Right to Carer's Leave
Right to Carer's Leave
Over 600 people leave their jobs every day to provide unpaid care.
Carers Active
Carers Active
Carers UK is looking at ways to support carers in England over the age of 55 to get more physically active.
Carers Week
Carers Week
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, led by Carers UK with the support of a number of other charities.
Carers Week 2024 will take place from 10-16 June 2024.
Carer Passport Scheme
Carer Passport Scheme
A Carer Passport is a record which identifies a carer in some way and sets out an offer of support, services or other benefits in response.
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