Press Release

One in four unpaid carers in NI living in poverty, research shows
09 August 23
New research from the Carer Poverty Commission shows the enormous scale and impact of poverty on NI's unpaid carers.
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NI’s unpaid carers are being condemned to a life of poverty and despair – society should hang its head in shame
09 August 23
Blog from Craig Harrison, Carers NI Public Affairs Manager, on the Carer Poverty Commission's latest research findings.
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Society is closing its eyes to young carer poverty - we must do better
03 July 23
Blog post by Sheena McMullen - Carer Poverty Commission Steering Group member.
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We can't blame unpaid carers for feeling ignored by Government
26 May 23
Blog post by Les Allamby - Carer Poverty Commission Steering Group member.
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Focus groups to explore carer experiences of poverty
28 April 23
Series of carer focus groups to run throughout May and June 2023.
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Why do we reward carers with poverty?
20 February 23
Blog post from Helen Barnard, Chair of the Carer Poverty Commission’s steering group
Press Release

‘Obscene’ impact of poverty on NI’s unpaid carers blasted
18 January 23
A new group of experts from across the UK havew formed in a bid to root out the problem.