Briefing
UK
Queen's Speech Briefing
08 May 2013
The Queen's Speech in May 2013 included two Bills relevant to carers amongst the Government's legislative plans for 2013-14 - a social care bill and a bill on reforming the State Pension.Member login
Report
UKThe State of Caring 2013
01 May 2013
This report details the results of a survey of over 3,000 carers across the UK and shows that many are struggling alone without advice or support and are seeing caring taking a toll on their health, family finances and careers as a result.
Consultation Response
NIWho Cares? consultation response
15 March 2013
The debate about the future of adult social care is of great concern to carers and their families. While understanding the need for change, we are concerned about some of the assumptions in the consultation and the direction of travel of health and social care provision.
Briefing
UKCarers and the Welfare Reform Bill
29 January 2013
Carers UK has put together a list of frequently asked questions to explain what the Government’s plans for reforming the benefits system will mean for carers and disabled people.
Consultation Response
NITransforming Your Care response
23 January 2013
Carers Northern Ireland gave the proposals outlined in Transforming Your Care a cautious welcome but issued a strong warning about the negative impacts on carers if the right supports and investment are not put in place.