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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
Carers NI Response to Department of Communities 2024-25 budget Equality Impact Assessment
Carers NI has responded to the Department of Communities 2024-25 budget Equality Impact Assessment.
Carers NI Response to Department for Education School Uniform Policy
Carers NI have responded to the Department for Education’s consultation on school uniform policy.
National Carer Organisations response to the Proposed Right to Palliative Care (Scotland) Bill consultation
Read the full response here.
Unlocking the door
How to make paid employment a meaningful choice for unpaid carers in Scotland
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