Our approach to policy work
We’ve been campaigning with carers for 50 years, transforming understanding and winning critical developments in carers’ rights.
In these challenging times, our work has never been more important as we seek to protect these rights, while pressing ahead to break new ground.
We are able to speak with authority in our policy and campaigning work because we are grounded in the reality of carers’ experiences, backed up with vital evidence through our research.
The latest from the policy & research library
Issues facing unpaid carers from ethnically diverse communities in Northern Ireland
Unpaid carers from ethnically diverse communities can often face particular challenges which differ from the wider caring population.
NCO Consultation Response: Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy
Scotland's National Care Services respond to the Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy
Understanding Integrated Care Boards, Integrated Care Partnerships, Integrated Care Systems and unpaid carers
This resource provides local organisations and unpaid carers who want to engage with local healthcare systems with an overview…
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