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Press releases
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Carers UK responds to Work and Pensions Committee "Transition to State Pension Age" report
13 July 26
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Carer-focused amendments not adopted during Health Bill Committee Stage - but stronger laws are still needed
10 July 26
Several amendments firmly supported by Carers UK to the Health Bill were discussed at Committee Stage. These were not included to stand as part of the Health Bill.
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Carers UK responds to the interim Timms Review
09 July 26
Sir Stephen Timms published his interim review of Personal Independence Payments, finding that Personal Independence Payment is no longer fit for purpose and is failing to keep pace with how disability, health and work have changed over the past decade.
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Carers urged to respond to government’s call for evidence on Carer’s Allowance
07 July 26
Today the Government has launched a call for evidence, inviting unpaid carers and organisations to share their views on how to improve Carer’s Allowance.
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Carers Week 2026 at Carers Scotland
24 June 26
The team were hard at work to mark Carers Week in Scotland.
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Unpaid Care in Scotland Reaches £18.3 Billion as Carer Numbers Rise
23 June 26
New figures show 722,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, contributing £18.3bn to the economy as calls grow for better support.
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Creating communities where no carer feels alone
13 June 26
Nick Baird, Chair of Carers UK, reflects on the vital role that supportive communities play in helping unpaid carers feel recognised, connected and supported.
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Carers Week reflections: Living the theme - community, conversations and connection
12 June 26
Zahra Lakhan-Bunbury reflects on a week of inspiring conversations, shared experiences and growing momentum behind the movement to create more carer-friendly workplaces.