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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
Briefing on unpaid carers’ breaks in England
This briefing provides an overview of carers’ access to breaks in England.
A fresh new approach to supporting unpaid carers: Our vision for delivering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan in England
A new report detailing unpaid carers' experiences of the NHS in England and our vision for transforming how the NHS…
Briefing on ‘Fit for the Future: 10-year health plan for England’
Read Carers UK's briefing on the NHS 10-year health plan for England.
Briefing on Universal Credit Bill and Pathways to Work Green Paper: Impact on unpaid carers
Read Carers UK's briefing on the Universal Credit Bill and the proposals set out in the Government's Pathways to…
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