29 November 2012
Today more and more parents are combining looking after young children with caring for older or disabled loved ones. This is sometimes called ‘sandwich caring’ or ‘dual caring’ and those who fall under this category are usually referred to as ‘the sandwich generation’. But this dual role can sometimes come at a cost and carers may suffer from ill health, face difficulties to access or stay in the labour market or20 September 2012
By looking at carers’ experiences, this report takes this case forward by exploring in more detail the evidence and opportunities afforded by telecare and telehealth technologies and the barriers to greater take-up.22 August 2012
OFMdFM has just finished its consultation on its Strategy to improve the lives of disabled people – 2012-2015. Our response asks for more consideration of the impact on carers and the addition of a specific priority in relation to caring.15 August 2012
DHSSPS held a consultation on generic standards for service frameworks. Our response is now available to download.15 June 2012
Joint research by Carers UK and the seven other Carers Week partners, published for Carers Week 2012, sets out the toll caring can take on carers' mental and physical health.