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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
State of Caring 2024 Briefing: Food Insecurity and Unpaid Carers
A briefing on food insecurity among unpaid carers, based on the findings from the 2024 State of Caring Survey.
The impact of caring on housing
Read our report highlights some of the challenges faced by unpaid carers in relation to housing.
Pension Credit and Carer's Allowance report
Read our report highlighting the issues faced by older unpaid carers when claiming Pension Credit.
Read the 2025 Wales Carers Assembly report
The Annual All-Wales Carers Assembly hosted by Carers Wales, was held on Monday 10th
February 2025. The Assembly brought together over…
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