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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FREE Dignity in Dementia TEAM course for Family Carers

16-Oct-24

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Unpaid carers urged to check eligibility for carer top-up to Pension Credit worth up to an extra £2,370 a year

07-Oct-24

Entitlement to Carer Addition could mean more pensioners getting Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel Payment Carers UK is calling for the system to be simplified for pensioner carers Pensioners providing unpaid care for a family member or friend could be missing out on vital financial support and access to Winter Fuel Payments due to complex rules around Pension Credit...

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