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Ed Davey performs Christmas Single with young carers outside Number 10 Downing Street
18-Dec-24
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir have performed their Christmas single ‘Love is Enough’ outside 10 Downing Street this afternoon...
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Carers UK response to the Government’s announcement of the independent review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments terms of reference
10-Dec-24
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: “We are delighted to hear that this important review into the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal will now be getting underway quickly and we will be a step closer to changing a broken system which has seen more than 134,000 unpaid carers paying off debts and many experiencing emotional distress and hardship as a result...
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More than half of carers juggling work and care can’t afford to take unpaid Carer’s Leave
05-Dec-24
56% of working carers are unable to access their right to unpaid Carer’s Leave because of the financial implications of doing soNew statistics show the economic value of contributions made by unpaid carers in the UK is now £184...
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Christmas song featuring Ed Davey, supporting Young Carers!
28-Nov-24
Young carers face many challenges throughout the year and Christmas can be an especially tough time. When their friends are having fun, young carers’ responsibilities don’t stop.That’s why we’re delighted Sir Ed Davey and the Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers Choir have come together to record for a wonderful Christmas song – Love is Enough...
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Happy CARERS RIGHTS DAY!!
21-Nov-24
The Carer's Leave Act 2023 has opened up many more possibilities for carers who are employed.These changes came into effect on the 6 April 2024. The Carer's Leave Act covers employees in England, Wales and Scotland...
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WE are DIGITALLY INCLUSIVE!!
13-Nov-24
We are thrilled to announce that we now provide @Recite Me accessibility and language support on our website 🖥️You can now access a customisable toolbar on our website to read and understand content in a way that suits your needs...
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More support could enable thousands of NI unpaid carers to stay in employment bringing millions of pounds into the economy
13-Nov-24
New research, launched by the Carer Poverty Commission (CPC), shows that policies to support unpaid carers, such as flexible working, paid carer’s leave and improved social care provision could prevent thousands of unpaid carers leaving employment due to the demands of their caring role and help many others to re-enter the labour market...
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Carers UK response to the ADASS Autumn report
06-Nov-24
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said:  "Yet again, it is devastating to read the latest report from ADASS which clearly demonstrates that the challenges facing councils remain significant and are getting even worse as we head into this Winter...
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Carers UK welcomes Carers Allowance earnings threshold increase in Autumn Budget
31-Oct-24
Carer’s Allowance earnings limit rise  This is an unprecedented rise in the earnings limit on Carer's Allowance, the main carers' benefit, to the equivalent of 16 hours at the National Living Wage...
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Carers UK State of Caring 2024 - FINANCE Report
23-Oct-24
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