Carers UK responds to the Kings Fund: Social Care 360

08-Mar-23

The number of carers receiving direct support has decreased from 338,000 in 2020/21 to 314,000 in 2021/2- this is the same level as in 2015/16 The number of people provided with respite care delivered to support their carers has fallen by nearly half from 57,000 in 2015/16 to 33,000 in 2021/22 The King’s Fund Social Care 360 report, published today, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of social care in England...

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Care Quality Commission: 'Tell us about your care'

27-Feb-23

As part of our 'Tell Us' partnership with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Carers UK is encouraging carers to feedback to the CQC on their recent experiences of using care services as doing so helps improve care quality for everyone...

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New coalition to end carer poverty launches

16-Feb-23

Close to 100 organisations have joined forces to help unpaid carers escape poverty The coalition will campaign for better financial support for carers and changes to enable them to combine paid work with unpaid care...

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Landmark Carer’s Leave Bill passes all stages in the House of Commons

03-Feb-23

The Carer’s Leave Bill, which could see more than two million working carers get crucial access to one week of unpaid Carer’s Leave, has passed Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons...

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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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