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 responds to Work and Pensions Committee discussion on Carer's Allowance
Carers Wales mark the implementation of the Carer’s Leave Act with new findings on carers in employment / Mae Gofalwyr Cymru yn nodi gweithredu'r Ddeddf Absenoldeb Gofalwyr gyda chanfyddiadau newydd ar ofalwyr mewn cyflogaeth.
Carers UK responds to the Westminster debate on Carer’s Allowance, which took place on 22 April
Responding to the Westminster debate on Carer’s Allowance, which took place on 22 April
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers…
Carers UK launches manifesto calling on political parties to commit to a new social contract for unpaid carers.
Today (Thursday 18 April, 2024) charity Carers UK has launched its manifesto setting out how the next Government could dramatically…
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