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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.
We are able to speak with authority in our policy and campaigning work because we are grounded in the reality of carers’ experiences, backed up with vital evidence through our research.
The latest from the policy & research library
Carer Support Payment Regulations
The Scottish Government have now published regulations for the new Carer Support Payment. This payment will, over time, replace Carer's…
Northern Ireland Local Government election engagement guide
A guide for carers on engaging with the candidates canvassing their homes for NI's Local Government election in May 2023.
Policy Briefing: Physical activity and unpaid carers in Wales
The purpose of this briefing is to give an overview of:
- The importance of physical activity for unpaid carers in…
Policy Briefing: Census in Wales 2021
This briefing aims to highlight the material makeup of unpaid carers in Wales as discovered by the 2021 Census.
This…
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