EfC members receive the following benefits:
Resources
- Access to our online members’ platform, EfC Digital, containing e-Learning, best practice examples, sample policies and toolkits. The platform is co-branded to reflect your corporate identity.
- Access to the Digital Resource for Carers*, designed to support working carers through a full range of online resources they can access anytime, anywhere. Resources include e-Learning, free access to Jointly (Carers UK’s care co-ordination app), as well as information and support on health & wellbeing, financial planning and understanding carers rights (*via EfC Plus membership level).
- Tailored promotional materials and use of our logo to help promote your EfC membership internally and externally.
Training and Consultancy
- An initial consultation/diagnostic session - to identify where we can best build upon your existing policies and practices or focus on a specific issue you are facing.
- A free annual ‘lunch and learn’ or training session tailored to meet individual requirements. (Further sessions can be arranged).
- A discounted assessment fee for Carer Confident, our employer benchmarking scheme, which you can read more about here.
Events and Networking
- Invitations to Members Networking Events focusing on a current topic.
- Opportunity to be connected with peers who can share their experiences and best practice, specific to your organisation’s objectives.
- Invitations to key Carers UK events, such as the annual Carers Rights Day Parliamentary reception.
Research
- The chance to access new insight surveys (as and when they're released) and topical policy debates.
- Opportunities to participate in national and international research.
Latest updates
Press Release

BT, pioneer of carer-friendly employer forum, hosts celebration of workplace support for unpaid carers
20 June 25
The telecommunications company recently joined Carers UK to mark the achievements of carer-inclusive workplaces at its iconic BT Tower.
Press Release

Carers UK response: Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill is laid in Parliament
18 June 25
Carers UK is deeply concerned to see the Government pressing ahead with welfare reform plans which will see 150,000 people…
News

Carers UK congratulates Professor Sue Yeandle on recognition in King's Birthday Honours
17 June 25
Carers UK has worked with Professor Sue Yeandle for nearly 20 years and we are delighted to see that she…
News

Reflections on Carers Week – a message from our Chair
15 June 25
Carers UK Chair Nick Baird shares a message to mark the end of Carers Week.
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