Discover how Carers UK can help you and your organisation to support the carers in your workplace through our Employers for Carers and Carer Confident programmes.
Carer Positive
The Carer Positive scheme works with employers across Scotland to develop good practice and gain recognition as Carer Positive Employers.
Find out about the Carer Positive Awards scheme and what it can mean for your organisation.
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Employers for Carers
Find out how we ensure that employers have the support to retain and manage employees with caring responsibilities.
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Carer Confident
Find out about the Carer Confident benchmarking scheme and what it can mean for your organisation.
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Carers UK response to the ADASS annual survey
This latest report reveals that most Directors of social services have seen an increase in unpaid carers approaching them for…
Government to set out timetable for Carer’s Leave review and commits to hold public consultation
Last night, as the Employment Rights Bill was debated at Report Stage in the House of Lords, Peers discussed an…
Carers UK reaction to third reading of the Universal Credit Bill
MPs debated the Universal Credit Bill in the house of Commons on 9th July 2025. The Bill in its existing…
The GP Patient Survey 2025: A widening health gap for unpaid carers
This year’s GP Patient Survey reflects a worrying trend for unpaid carers’ health. 72% of carers said that they have…
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