Helping you think ahead
Career planning
Thinking about your future career can help you keep career options open for you in the future.
Boosting your skills
Whether you are still caring or thinking about a new direction after caring, we can help you feel more confident in your skills,
Planning your future finances
If you are balancing work and care, you may need to think carefully about your retirement, and your financial options.
Latest updates
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National Carer Organisation’s response to the Scottish Budget
15 January 26
On 13th January 2026, the Scottish Government announced the 2026-2027 draft budget.
Press Release
Carers UK and Standard Life announce new initiative to support unpaid carers
15 January 26
The first ever UK-wide Power of Attorney Day aims to raise awareness and understanding of powers of attorney.
Press Release
Carers UK responds to MoneySavingExpert investigation which shows incorrect information for council tax discounts on local authority websites
12 January 26
A MoneySaving Expert investigation has found that around one in five councils in England and Wales state incorrect eligibility criteria for the live-in carer Council Tax discount, on their websites.
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