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
Launch of cross- government Carers Action Plan
14 July 26
Today, the Government has launched a cross-government Carers Action Plan signed by four Ministers, across health and social care, welfare, work and education.
Press Release
Care Quality Commission publishes report on assessments by Local Authorities
14 July 26
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report drawing together findings from the first-ever national programme of assessments of local authorities in England, including the identification and support offered to unpaid carers.
Press Release
Carers UK responds to Work and Pensions Committee "Transition to State Pension Age" report
13 July 26
Press Release
Carer-focused amendments not adopted during Health Bill Committee Stage - but stronger laws are still needed
10 July 26
Several amendments firmly supported by Carers UK to the Health Bill were discussed at Committee Stage. These were not included to stand as part of the Health Bill.
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