If you’re managing work alongside your caring responsibilities, finding a good balance isn’t always easy and can become quite a juggling act. But taking time off from work when you need to prioritise someone’s caring needs shouldn’t be a source of stress or worry. We explain your rights as an employee.
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Carers UK comments on new figures: Carer's Allowance overpayments in Government's publication of 'Fraud and error in the benefit system' 2024-2025
Last week, Government published its new Fraud and Error statistics which contain new figures on Carer’s Allowance. Analysing this work,…
Employers’ commitment to supporting unpaid carers at work gathers pace
Employers for Carers (EfC), an innovative scheme set up by Carers UK to champion and promote effective workplace support for…
60th Anniversary Stories: Identity Crisis - from Career to Carer
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across…
Charity calls for Employment Rights Bill to go further in supporting millions of unpaid carers to balance paid work and unpaid care
As the Employment Rights Bill progresses through Committee Stage in the House of Lords, Carers UK is calling for Government…
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