Carers UK is supporting the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Share for Better Care campaign by encouraging unpaid carers across England to speak up about their experiences of health and social care.
The campaign, run in partnership with Healthwatch England, aims to ensure that the voices of people who use care services are heard and used to improve services. It particularly seeks feedback from people whose voices may be under-represented.
Carers UK is promoting the campaign, which takes place from 23rd-29th March 2026, and is encouraging carers to take part by sharing their feedback on services they and the people they care for rely on. Insights gathered through the campaign help inform how services are monitored and improved across England.
Unpaid carers have an important insight into how care works day to day - from leaving hospital to getting support at home. They are often the ones spotting gaps, chasing support and helping services work together. By sharing their experiences, carers can help make care more joined-up, responsive, and better for everyone.
Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK, said:
“Unpaid carers know what works and what doesn’t in health and social care. Their experiences give a unique insight into the challenges and gaps in services. Over half (53%) of carers say they feel angry and frustrated about their situation, often due to a lack of support from health and social care services. We want to encourage carers to share their experiences so that services can learn, improve and better support families.”
Get involved
Carers are encouraged to take a few minutes to share their experiences. To give your feedback visit: CQC Share for Better Care