Our areas of policy work
Our approach to policy work
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
Tackling Poverty Amongst Unpaid Carers in Northern Ireland
The final report from the Carer Poverty Commission Northern Ireland.
Caring About Equality
Read the Carers Week 2025 report which explores the disadvantages that carers face.
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