Reform of adult social care
22 June 2022
Carers NI’s response to the Department of Health consultation on the reform of adult social care in Northern Ireland.
Review of urgent and emergency care
14 June 2022
Carers NI’s response to Department of Health proposals on the future of urgent and emergency care.
Reshaping stroke services
22 August 2019
Carers NI’s response to the Department of Health consultation on reshaping stroke services in Northern Ireland.
Health and Social Care Trust saving plans
6 October 2017
Carers NI’s position on draft in-year saving proposals from each Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.
Latest updates
Press Release
Government confirms benefit increases for 2026-27, including rise in Carer’s Allowance and earnings threshold
28 November 25
Unpaid carers will see an increase in carer-related benefits as part of annual government upratings from April 2026, including Carer’s Allowance.
Press Release
Autumn budget reaction from Carers UK
26 November 25
The Chancellor has earmarked £75 million over the next three years to put right the failures that led to the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal. Yesterday’s commitment to reassess cases where averaging of earnings could have reduced overpayments is a vital step towards addressing the injustices carers have faced for far too long.
Press Release
Unprecedented changes for carers as Government responds to Carer’s Allowance overpayments review recommendations
25 November 25
It’s a landmark day today for the carers’ movement now that the Government has responded to the independent review of overpayments by Liz Sayce OBE.
News
Carers Rights Day 2025
20 November 25
Carers UK Chief Executive Helen Walker shares a message to mark the start of Carers Rights Day 2025.
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