Become a Carers UK member for free
Join us and receive the following benefits:
Information and support in your caring role
When you join you’ll receive our free guide to caring and our popular quarterly Caring magazine with all the latest news, features, advice and events. Regular email updates will keep you posted on all things caring, wherever you are in the UK.
Support from other carers
Our online forum is a place where you can share what’s on your mind, day and night, with people who understand and can support you through all the ups and downs of caring.
Opportunities to get involved in our campaigns and research
By joining our UK-wide movement of carers, you’ll be able to push for lasting changes to make life better for carers.
Invitations to events
You’ll receive invitations to our AGM and Members’ Conference, plus a range of summits, carers’ parliaments and other carer events which take place across the UK throughout the year.
Opportunities to help other carers
We have a flexible range of community, online and telephone volunteering opportunities that will enable you to raise awareness of caring, raise funds for our work and connect carers with vital information and support.
A say in our future
As a member, you influence what we do and how we do it. From sharing your views in a survey to providing feedback at events, there are many ways to help us improve the member experience.
What carers say
The best thing about being a member of Carers UK is…
I don't feel so isolated knowing there are others out there in a similar position to myself.”
Being updated on improvements regarding carers’ rights” It helps because I know there is someone at the other end of the phone if required”
Being a part of a large movement constantly striving to improve conditions for carers.”
Want to join our professionals network instead? Find out how to join as an affiliate
Latest updates

Carers UK comments on the publication of the NHS 10-year plan
For a long time, we have said that the NHS needs to transform the way it interacts with unpaid carers.…

Carers UK responds to Government change to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
During today's debate on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, the Minister for Social Security and Welfare, Sir…

Full Time Caring: A Journey in Mastering Mindfulness - Part 2
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across…

Carers call on MPs to protect future carers’ benefits as they prepare to vote on the Government’s welfare bill
Politicians are being asked to show their support for unpaid carers ahead of the second reading of the Universal Credit…
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