News Independent commission to transform social care launched Alison Bloomer Jan 3, 2025 An independent commission has been launched by the government to help rebuild the adult social care system to meet…
Carers “Alarming” new figures show support for carers has nosedived in recent… Lauren Nicolle Oct 31, 2024 Unpaid carers are receiving significantly less government-funded support than they were five years ago, according…
Carers 1.2 million unpaid carers living in poverty, research finds Lauren Nicolle Sep 16, 2024 There are around 1.2 million unpaid carers living in poverty in the UK, with around 1 in 10 (400,000) living in…
Carers Carers UK deliver letter to Downing Street demanding more support for unpaid… Lauren Nicolle Aug 15, 2024 Today, Carers UK delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street calling for urgent action to be taken to address the…
Carers Campaigners call for complete overhaul of Carer’s Allowance Alison Bloomer May 20, 2024 A full review of Carer’s Allowance is needed after a new report shows that overpayments leave some carers in…
Family Adult social care given £42.6 million government boost Alison Bloomer Oct 24, 2023 The government has announced a new £42.6 million fund for adult social care, which will focus on improving services…
Health Carers UK partner with fitness company to help carers improve health and wellbeing Alison Bloomer Jan 11, 2023 Carers UK has partnered with digital workout specialist, 1FitLife, to create bespoke activity wellbeing videos to…