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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
Read the 2025 Wales Carers Assembly report
The Annual All-Wales Carers Assembly hosted by Carers Wales, was held on Monday 10th
February 2025. The Assembly brought together over…
Carers Scotland Debate ahead of the Scottish Government Debate on UK Government Welfare
Carers Scotland Debate ahead of the Scottish Government Debate on UK Government Welfare
Carers Leave Act Anniversary Briefing
Download our briefing on the first anniversary of the Carers Leave Act which came into effect on the 6th April…
Briefing on Pathways to Work Green Paper: Impact on unpaid carers
Read Carers UK's briefing on the proposals set out in the Government's Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support…
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