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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For equality today and tomorrow we need to talk about health inequities and unpaid care
Director of Devolved Nations, Richard Meade, shares a blog about health inequities and unpaid care.
Equality for carers in the workplace
Account Manager Will More talks about striving towards equality for people who juggle paid work and care.
Carers UK responds to the Government's Spending Review
This year’s spending review comes in the middle of Carers Week, a national campaign led by Carers UK highlighting the…
Caring About Equality: Why tackling carer poverty must be a national priority
John Perryman, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, writes about the importance of tackling carer poverty.
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