Census 2021 data shows increase in substantial unpaid care in England and Wales

01-Feb-23

152,000 rise in number of carers providing over 50 hours of care to just over 1.5 million. Over a quarter of a million rise in number of unpaid carers providing 20-49 hours of care. Surprising overall drop in number of carers from 5...

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Do you take four or more prescribed medications?

30-Jan-23

Bottles, boxes, sachets… it can take time to sort out your medication every day. And your health depends on you getting it right. PillTime is a new kind of NHS pharmacy. We sort your daily medication into handy pouches and deliver them to your door – for free...

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Make yourself a cuppa and join us for an online chat

10-Jan-23

As a carer it’s important to take a little break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through, or doing something you enjoy. That's why Carers UK offer a range of online meetups for carers to connect, share experiences and enjoy relaxing activities try: ...

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Carer Champions in the workplace help unpaid carers access vital support

05-Jan-23

Almost three quarters (73%) of carer friendly employers surveyed have a carer champion in their workplace Around a third (35%) of employers have a carer champion who is currently caring Almost half (46%) of respondents have one carer champion in their workplace while a further 21% have two and 33% have three or more Carer champions in the workplace are having a positive impact helping employees in their caring roles, something that was relatively unknown pre-pandemic...

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Boosting carers’ vaccinations: carers aged 16-49

20-Dec-22

The role of joint working between local carers’ organisations and local authorities along with health services is now critical to ensure that unpaid carers are aware of their ability to get their COVID-19 booster and their free flu jab and are encouraged to take up that offer...

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Carer Champions in the workplace help unpaid carers access vital support

16-Dec-22

Carer Champions in the workplace help unpaid carers access vital support Almost three quarters (73%) of carer friendly employers surveyed have a carer champion in their workplace Around a third (35%) of employers have a carer champion who is currently caring Almost half (46%) of respondents have one carer champion in their workplace while a further 21% have two and 33% have three or more Carer champions in the workplace are having a positive impact helping employees in their caring roles, something that was relatively unknown pre-pandemic...

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Carers UK responds to the House of Lords report: A “gloriously ordinary life”: spotlight on adult social care

08-Dec-22

08 December 2022 A report published today by the House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee, which was appointed to deliberate the planning for and delivery of adult social care services in England, calls on the government for an urgent reform in adult social care...

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Out of the Woods

30-Nov-22

Out of the Woods is an NHS short animation which gives the viewer an insight into the lives of Young Carers and hopefully encourage Young Carers to take steps to seek support. The video is intended to raise awareness of the challenges and issues faced by Young Carers...

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Healthwatch Cumbria Feedback Survey - 2022

29-Nov-22

Healthwatch Cumbria are conducting this short survey because we would like to know what your views are on our visibility and impact within Cumbria. The feedback that you give us will be used to inform and help us shape our future core work activities...

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Carers Rights Day 2022 highlights the needs of 56,400 Cumbrians

24-Nov-22

Organisations across Cumbria are highlighting the cost of caring for the 56,400 Unpaid Carers in the county. To mark Carers Rights Day 2022, Carer Support Cumbria is raising awareness of Unpaid Carers' rights, their needs and the support available...

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