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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
Briefing on Universal Credit Bill and Pathways to Work Green Paper: Impact on unpaid carers
Read Carers UK's briefing on the Universal Credit Bill and the proposals set out in the Government's Pathways to…
NCO Response to the 'Pathways to Work' Consultation
Read the response by the National Carers Organisations (NCOs) in Scotland to the UK Government “Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits…
Tackling Poverty Amongst Unpaid Carers in Northern Ireland
The final report from the Carer Poverty Commission Northern Ireland.
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