18 September 2017
In the days and weeks after the EU referendum in the UK on the 23rd June 2016, Carers NI received a number of queries from carers and organisations supporting carers about potential impacts Brexit would have on distance carers who live/work on one side of the Northern Ireland - Republic of Ireland border but who care for loved ones on the other side of the border.18 September 2017
There are around 36,000 people living with the effects of stroke in Northern Ireland therefore, we can assume that there are similar numbers of family members/friends caring for those 36,000 stroke survivors.14 August 2017
Carers UK's submission to the Matthew Taylor Independent Review of Employment Practices in the Modern Economy. Our suggestions included introducing a statutory right to 5-10 days paid care leave from work and a day one right to request flexible working. In addition, we suggested that carers are given greater support by their employers to allow them to juggle their caring responsibilities and to progress in the workplace.11 July 2017
Carers UK carries out an annual survey of carers to collect evidence on a whole range of issues affecting carers' lives.31 August 2016
Welfare reform is being implemented in Northern Ireland throughout 2016/2017 under the Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Act 2015. With it come the biggest changes to the social security system in many years.