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.
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Carers UK respond to Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, reforms to the DWP
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: “There are 4.3 million working age unpaid carers in the UK and…
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Kings Speech - Carers UK welcomes Employment Rights Bill provisions but calls for unpaid carers to be greater priority for Government
Responding to today’s speech by King Charles III, Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK,…
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Rise in people discharged early from hospital puts millions of unpaid carers under more pressure
A survey by the Adult Directors of Social Services, ADASS, reveals a rise in the numbers of people being discharged…
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Carers UK responds to the appointment of Sir Stephen Timms MP as the DWP Minister for Social Security and Disabilities
“We are delighted that Sir Stephen Timms MP has been appointed as the DWP Minister for Social Security and Disabilities.…
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