Make yourself a cuppa and join us for an online chat

10-Jan-23

As a carer it’s important to take a little break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through, or doing something you enjoy. That's why Carers UK offer a range of online meetups for carers to connect, share experiences and enjoy relaxing activities try: ...

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Carer Champions in the workplace help unpaid carers access vital support

05-Jan-23

Almost three quarters (73%) of carer friendly employers surveyed have a carer champion in their workplace Around a third (35%) of employers have a carer champion who is currently caring Almost half (46%) of respondents have one carer champion in their workplace while a further 21% have two and 33% have three or more Carer champions in the workplace are having a positive impact helping employees in their caring roles, something that was relatively unknown pre-pandemic...

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Boosting carers’ vaccinations: carers aged 16-49

20-Dec-22

The role of joint working between local carers’ organisations and local authorities along with health services is now critical to ensure that unpaid carers are aware of their ability to get their COVID-19 booster and their free flu jab and are encouraged to take up that offer...

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Carer Champions in the workplace help unpaid carers access vital support

16-Dec-22

Carer Champions in the workplace help unpaid carers access vital support Almost three quarters (73%) of carer friendly employers surveyed have a carer champion in their workplace Around a third (35%) of employers have a carer champion who is currently caring Almost half (46%) of respondents have one carer champion in their workplace while a further 21% have two and 33% have three or more Carer champions in the workplace are having a positive impact helping employees in their caring roles, something that was relatively unknown pre-pandemic...

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Carers UK responds to the House of Lords report: A “gloriously ordinary life”: spotlight on adult social care

08-Dec-22

08 December 2022 A report published today by the House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee, which was appointed to deliberate the planning for and delivery of adult social care services in England, calls on the government for an urgent reform in adult social care...

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Out of the Woods

30-Nov-22

Out of the Woods is an NHS short animation which gives the viewer an insight into the lives of Young Carers and hopefully encourage Young Carers to take steps to seek support. The video is intended to raise awareness of the challenges and issues faced by Young Carers...

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Healthwatch Cumbria Feedback Survey - 2022

29-Nov-22

Healthwatch Cumbria are conducting this short survey because we would like to know what your views are on our visibility and impact within Cumbria. The feedback that you give us will be used to inform and help us shape our future core work activities...

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Carers Rights Day 2022 highlights the needs of 56,400 Cumbrians

24-Nov-22

Organisations across Cumbria are highlighting the cost of caring for the 56,400 Unpaid Carers in the county. To mark Carers Rights Day 2022, Carer Support Cumbria is raising awareness of Unpaid Carers' rights, their needs and the support available...

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Carers UK responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

22-Nov-22

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP, has unveiled the Government’s Autumn Budget. Carers UK welcomes the Government’s announcement that benefit payments will be uprated in line with inflation next year, meaning Carer’s Allowance and other benefits will rise by 10...

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Unpaid Carers aren't heating or eating!!

15-Nov-22

Unpaid carers are extremely vulnerable to the #CostOfLiving crisis. Many can’t cut back without affecting the person they care for. We’ve written to @Jeremy_Hunt with @CarersUK & 64 other organisations to tell him to provide urgent support for carers in his #AutumnStatement...

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