Our approach to policy work
We’ve been campaigning with carers for 50 years, transforming understanding and winning critical developments in carers’ rights.
In these challenging times, our work has never been more important as we seek to protect these rights, while pressing ahead to break new ground.
We are able to speak with authority in our policy and campaigning work because we are grounded in the reality of carers’ experiences, backed up with vital evidence through our research.
The latest from the policy & research library
Report
State of Caring 2025: The cost of caring - the impact of caring across carers' lives
21 October 25
Read our State of Caring 2025 report looking at the different costs of caring including health, financial, employment, opportunity and long-term costs.
Briefing
Briefing on unpaid carers’ breaks in England
11 September 25
This briefing provides an overview of carers’ access to breaks in England.
Report
A fresh new approach to supporting unpaid carers: Our vision for delivering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan in England
04 September 25
A new report detailing unpaid carers' experiences of the NHS in England and our vision for transforming how the NHS interacts with and supports unpaid carers through the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Plan
Briefing
Briefing on ‘Fit for the Future: 10-year health plan for England’
14 August 25
Read Carers UK's briefing on the NHS 10-year health plan for England.
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