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Paid carer’s leave around the world

July 2022 

This briefing provides a snapshot of the different approaches to paid carer’s leave for people juggling work with unpaid caring in different parts of the world. 

The case for paid carer’s leave in Northern Ireland

June 2022 

This briefing explores the barriers to employment for unpaid carers in Northern Ireland and makes the case for a legal right to paid carer’s leave. 

Coalition of Carers Organisations member’s statement on the reopening of day centres, short breaks and respite support

June 2022 

Joint statement from members of the Coalition of Carers Organisations outlining the importance of fully reopening day services and respite support in Northern Ireland. 

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Carers UK comments on new figures: Carer's Allowance overpayments in Government's publication of 'Fraud and error in the benefit system' 2024-2025
20 May 25

Last week, Government published its new Fraud and Error statistics which contain new figures on Carer’s Allowance. Analysing this work,…

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Employers’ commitment to supporting unpaid carers at work gathers pace
09 May 25

Employers for Carers (EfC), an innovative scheme set up by Carers UK to champion and promote effective workplace support for…

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Carers UK 60th Anniversary - Carers Stories from Carers Scotland
60th Anniversary Stories: Identity Crisis - from Career to Carer
06 May 25

To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across…

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Charity calls for Employment Rights Bill to go further in supporting millions of unpaid carers to balance paid work and unpaid care
06 May 25

As the Employment Rights Bill progresses through Committee Stage in the House of Lords, Carers UK is calling for Government…

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