Leading charity Carers UK, supported by nutrition experts Nutricia, is calling for action to improve the nutritional care experienced by carers and their loved ones. Carers UK has published a new report into the impact on families struggling to manage the diet of ill or disabled relatives. Malnutrition and Caring: The hidden cost for families shows that without the right ...

Heléna Herklots calls for new vision to tackle care crisis New Carers UK Chief Executive Heléna Herklots has described 2012 as a ‘crucial year’ for the 6.4 million people caring for ill, older and disabled relatives.

Whilst expressing ongoing concerns about the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill, Carers UK has welcomed an ‘absolute assurance’ from the Government this week, that the link between Carer’s Allowance and Personal Independence Payment will be written into legislation.

Carers UK is part of alliance of major charities calling for joint action on care crisis Over 50 charities representing older and disabled people and their families have warmly welcomed the start of cross-party talks on the future of social care.  In January, the Care & Support Alliance joined employers, unions, faith and community groups to write an open ...

Carers UK will be the charity partner for the Carers Award category at the 2012 Great British Care Awards.  The Carer’s Award is a special category of the Great British Care Awards, and will be given to an unpaid carer or former carer who, in the opinion of the judges, can demonstrate commitment and perseverance in helping to bring ...

Carers UK has joined other charities, care providers, health bodies, employers, and unions to sign an open letter to Prime Minister calling for cross-party action on social care reform.

Madeleine Starr, Carers UK’s Head of Innovation, has been awarded an MBE for services to employment in the 2012 New Year’s Honours list. Since 1999, Madeleine has led Carers UK work on carers and employment and was instrumental in securing major changes to law, policy and workplace practice for the 3 million people who juggle work with caring for ill, frail ...

Carers UK today expressed concern at new evidence that care charges were continuing to rise whilst the incomes of many older people and their families needing care were falling placing increasing pressure on families that are already struggling.

Heléna Herklots from Age UK to join the charity at “crucial time”  Carers UK is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Heléna Herklots, who is currently the Services Director for Age UK.

This afternoon, Government confirmed in the House of Lords that the eligibility for Carer’s Allowance, the main carer’s benefit, would not be tightened with the introduction of the new disability benefit, the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).  In a response to questions from Peers and a direct question from Baroness Hollis, Lord Freud, Minister of State for Work ...

 The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today added his support to Carers UK’s national Carers Rights Day, urging those caring for ill or disabled loved ones to access the support they are entitled to.   There are almost 680,000 carers in London alone, who save the UK economy a staggering £12 billion per year with the unpaid care they ...

New information resources for staff juggling work and care Carers UK and Sainsbury’s have joined forces on national Carers Rights Day 2011 (Friday 2nd December) to help support the UK’s 6.4 million people in the UK who care for ill or disabled loved ones. Sainsbury’s has sponsored 50,000 copies of Carers UK’s essential advice guides to support 700 local Carers ...

Carers are facing bleak choices as they struggle to care for their sick and disabled relatives, with nearly half of those surveyed saying money worries were affecting their health.

Carers UK today welcomed Government’s new moves to ensure that the funding for carers breaks is spent by Primary Care Trusts. The document, published today, sets out the targets and goals for Primary Care Trusts for the coming financial year (2012/13).  Over the past three years, carers have been frustrated by the fact that funding of around £250 million[1] passed ...

If PCTs do not spend their full budget for breaks on supporting carers, it is a false economy, says Carers UK.

Carers UK urges government to act on Human Rights report on Older People's Home Care Carers UK today welcomed the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s  inquiry report into the human rights aspects of home care for older people which exposed the shocking quality of care that some older people and their families receive. Emily Holzhausen, Director of ...

6th Carers National Summit 3 November 2011 Carers UK will be highlighting carers’ needs in the current difficult economic climate and will make sure carers’ voices are heard whilst welfare is reformed and care services cut across the country.Over 450 carers will be joining in a debate with the Care Services Minster Paul Burstow MP, and Minister for Disability and Carers Benefits, ...

Twelve UK cities set for disabled people's protest on HARDEST HIT Day of Action 10.8 million disabled people in the UK Estimated £9 billion loss to disabled people’s income Over 50 organisations joining forces 12 UK cities 12 protests 1 day: 22nd October 1 message: Disabled people are the HARDEST HIT. Stop these cuts This Saturday (22nd of October) disabled people, their families and friends will ...

After 12 years at Carers UK our Chief Executive Imelda Redmond CBE will be leaving the organisation in early November. She will be greatly missed by trustees, volunteers, members, supporters and staff. During her time at Carers UK Imelda has been a passionate advocate for people whose lives are affected by caring. She has done much to bring the issue from ...

Carers UK is to be the charity partner for the Carers Award category at the 2011 regional awards. Carers UK is a charity set up to help the millions of people who care for family or friends. At some point in our lives every one of us will be involved in looking after an older relative, a sick friend or a ...