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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
Social care reform and unpaid carers
Carers NI has released a briefing paper exploring the social care reform required to make life better for unpaid carers.
Social care in rural areas: A carer’s perspective
More than a third of unpaid carers in Northern Ireland live in a rural area. Due to their location carers…
Carers NI’s response to the Employment Rights Bill consultation
Carers NI has responded to the “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill consultation.
Coalition of Carers Organisations response to the Employment Rights Bill consultation
The Coalition of Carers Organisations has responded to the Employment Rights Bill consultation
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