22 August 2019
There are around 37,000 people living with the effects of stroke in Northern Ireland3. Almost 2/3 of stroke survivors leave hospital with a disability and rely on the support of loved ones and carers for daily tasks4. This can put enormous physical and emotional strain on carers.05 February 2019
This new public polling from YouGov plc, commissioned by Carers UK, looks at the impact the ageing population is having among those who are juggling work while providing unpaid care, how the world of work needs to adapt and the consequences if it does not.11 December 2017
This briefing gives professionals an overview of different rights and entitlements across care, health, welfare rights and employment. It is designed to help professionals advising carers review and refresh knowledge of what has changed over the last year and what they need to be prepared for.09 October 2017
Carers UK carries out an annual survey of carers to understand the state of caring in the UK. Of the 7000 people who completed this year’s State of Caring Survey, over 600 were from Northern Ireland making it the largest State of Caring Survey carried out by Carers NI to date.06 October 2017
The Health and Wellbeing 2026: Delivering Together identified carers as “equal partners in care” and “in need of our support” yet these proposed savings cuts will undoubtedly put more pressure on carers who are looking after an ill, elderly or disabled family member or friend.