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Here is our most recent Impact Report. We welcome you to read through and learn more about the difference we make. If you would like to support us, please get in touch or follow the donate button on our homepage. Together we can make a difference for those patients and those who care for a family member or someone close to them. Read more
Your rights: today, tomorrow and in the future. As a carer, understanding your rights is essential to getting the right support and access to services. We recognise Carers Rights Day every year in November but it doesn't have to be Carers Rights Day to learn more about your rights and accessing the right information, advice and support. Read more
New analysis looking at the average number of years people are expected to provide unpaid care beyond their current age between 2020 and 2022, and health outcomes for unpaid carers. 'Office for National Statistics' Read more
Ahead of the 2024 General Election, Carers UK has produced a manifesto for carers, calling on all political parties to commit to a new social contract for carers to recognise the enormous contribution millions of people make each day by providing the unpaid care that their families and friends need. Read more
Here you can find out about all of the latest events, activities, training courses - all free for our unpaid carers. Read more
Carers Financial News Carers Allowance Increase If you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with an illness or disability, you may be eligible for extra money called Carer’s Allowance. It is paid at a rate of £81.90 per week (2024/25). Read more