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Carers UK responds to Guardian article reporting that the Government is considering compensation for carers hit by the Carer’s Allowance scandal
14 September 25
Helen Walker, Chief Executive at Carers UK, said:
“This is very good news to hear that the Government is discussing…
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Carers UK's response to the 2024 NHS Adult Inpatient survey
09 September 25
Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs responds to this recent survey.
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Carers Rights Day theme announced
08 September 25
Carers UK has launched the theme for this year’s Carers Rights Day on Thursday 20 November 2025 which is ‘Know…
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Rising numbers of unpaid carers say they need more support from the NHS
04 September 25
An increasing number of unpaid carers looking after family members or friends who are older, disabled or living with a…
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