As an affiliate member of Carers UK you will get:
- access to the Affiliate Hub, which hosts a number of resources to help you stay up to date with policy, practice and data relating to carers.
- a monthly policy digest of key policy changes, government consultations, and the latest research – ensuring you are the first to know about significant changes affecting carers. All with expert comment by Carers UK
- free online subscription to Caring, our lively magazine for carers with information, practical tips and the latest on how Carers UK is making a difference
- priority invitations to events that put you at the heart of debate on carers with the chance to meet key policy makers
- 10% discount off Carers UK conferences
- regular webinars highlighting our latest campaigns and updates on our policy and research work.
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Latest updates
News
60th Anniversary Stories: In Praise of Young Carers – Pearls (Poem)
09 December 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation, illustrating the diverse range of carer experiences in 2025.
News
Carers Scotland 60th Anniversary Reception and Exhibition
01 December 25
60 years of campaigning for change for unpaid carers
Press Release
Government confirms benefit increases for 2026-27, including rise in Carer’s Allowance and earnings threshold
28 November 25
Unpaid carers will see an increase in carer-related benefits as part of annual government upratings from April 2026, including Carer’s Allowance.
Press Release
Autumn budget reaction from Carers UK
26 November 25
The Chancellor has earmarked £75 million over the next three years to put right the failures that led to the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal. Yesterday’s commitment to reassess cases where averaging of earnings could have reduced overpayments is a vital step towards addressing the injustices carers have faced for far too long.
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