Carers' News
£1.5m from Comic Relief to help vulnerable young carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has been re-appointed by Comic Relief to manage a third grants programme of £1.5m for the development of services for the most vulnerable and hidden young carers...
25.01.10
Do you qualify for the Cold Weather Payment?
If you're worried about winter fuel bills and receive a qualifying benefit, you might be eligible to receive a payment from the Government due to the continuing cold weather.
The Cold Weather Payment...
05.01.10
Carers not a priority in NHS framework
Carers will be hugely disappointed that the Government has yet again failed to make supporting carers a priority for the NHS.
The NHS Operating Framework for 2010-11, the Government’s document that...
16.12.09
Cold Christmas for carers
Today in the Government’s pre-budget report, carers learned that they will not receive an additional Christmas payment, whereas last year they received a £70 “bonus”. Carers will watch with disbelief...
09.12.09
