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Carers UK has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into the Department for Work and Pensions' approach to carers, which will cover information and advice, income and benefits, employment and training, equality and recognition.
Carers UK is backing Scams Awareness Month - a new campaign to highlight the plight of elderly victims who suffer in silence. Scams Awareness Month 2008 is set to raise awareness of mass marketed scams, which cost the UK public £3.5billion a year.
Acarer has won the initial stages of her case at the European Court of Justice which could give new rights to millions of carers.
Find out the background to the landmark case which could lead to new rights for millions of carers.
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) has published its annual report on the state of social care in England. The report says there are inconsistencies in how councils decide who gets help and how much they get.
Responding to today’s report, Imelda Redmond, Chief Executive of Carers UK says: “Today’s report from Commission for Social Care Inspection highlights the harsh experiences of people who are not eligible for state-supported social care and the heavy strain that this places on families and carers."
Two thirds of people won't put money aside for social care, according to new research. Leading charities launch new campaign on future of social care.
The Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson today (Friday 11 January 2008) attended a consultation event in Leeds organised by Carers UK and the Department of Health
Carers UK has welcomed the launch today of a new report, “The Future of Care Funding: Time for a change”, published by the Caring Choices initiative.
Carers UK has welcomed the launch today of ippr's report: "Care in a new welfare society: Unpaid care, welfare and employment".
A ground-breaking new study released today (Wednesday 21 November 2007) by Carers UK sets out the design of a new social contract for care which would revolutionise the way care is delivered in the 21st century.
Carers UK reaction to Queens Speech 2007
Ahead of first Carers Summit, carers deliver thousands of letters to Downing Street demanding reform of carers' benefits.
Carers UK and Help the Hospices have today launched a new publication for carers whose responsibilties are changing.
Care services are failing Britain's four million working age carers, making it harder or even impossible for them to hold down a job, according to one of the largest in-depth surveys of carers commissioned by Carers UK.
Carers UK today welcomed the Chancellor's CSR announcement increasing social care spending and called upon Government to take stronger steps to ensure that the NHS treats carers as partners in care.
October 2007: A snapshot of our campaigning over the past few months and how it is making a real difference to carers' lives.
Can we meet the costs of long term care? Carers UK took part in a 'fringe' event debate organised by the Caring Choices coalition about the future shape of the social care system.
Leading UK charity outlines how telecare technology can radically transform and improve the lives of our six million carers, and those they care for.
Carers UK has welcomed Gordon Brown's announcement of a new Standing Commission on Carers. Read Carers UK's response.
Award winning actress Alison Steadman has recorded a fundraising appeal on behalf of Carers UK.
A Conservative Party think-tank has published a report called 'Breakthrough Britain' which contains a number of recommendations on how to support the UK's 6 million carers. Imelda Redmond, Chief Executive of Carers UK responds to the report findings:
Carers UK is delighted to have been awarded a major grant from the Big Lottery Fund for CarersLine - our advice and information service.