Our campaigns
We’ve been campaigning with carers for 50 years, transforming understanding and winning critical developments in carers’ rights.
In these challenging times, our work has never been more important as we seek to protect these rights, while pressing ahead to break new ground. Read about our latest campaigns.
Our research
We are able to speak with authority in our policy and campaigning work because we listen to the reality of carers’ lives, backing up their experiences with vital evidence through our research.
We ensure carers’ voices reach decision-makers at the highest level, building on our research to influence and change policy.
Sharing carers’ stories
Working with the media helps improve understanding of how caring affects people’s lives, raising awareness and bringing about lasting change.
But we can only continue to make a difference with your help. By sharing your caring story, you can help other carers know they are not alone and find the help they need.
Latest updates
Carers UK backs Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Essentials Guarantee campaign
Carers UK has joined up with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and 90 other charities to call on party leaders…
Carer’s Leave Bill passes Committee Stage in the House of Lords
The Carer’s Leave Bill, a Private Member’s Bill brought forward by Wendy Chamberlain MP, has successfully passed Committee Stage in…
MLAs unite in call for new government strategy for unpaid carers
MLAs from the largest parties in Stormont make joint call for a new Carers Strategy for Northern Ireland.
Carers UK responds to Government’s adult social care reform package
Today the Department for Health and Social Care has published its implementation paper Next Steps to Put People at the…
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