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Together, we’re making life better for every unpaid carer in the UK.
Our vision at Carers Trust is that unpaid carers are heard, valued and have access to the support, advice and resources they need to live a fulfilling life alongside caring.
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Young Carers Alliance
The Young Carers Alliance is a growing network of over 100 organisations and 200 individuals committed to changing this and improving the support available for young carers, young adult carers and their families.
Young Carers Action Day
Young Carers Action Day (YCAD) will take place on 15 March 2023 and the theme is Make Time for Young Carers. Learn more about YCAD and explore our resources.
Manchester to Melbourne Cycle for Carers
This summer, Bolton Businessman Andrew Crompton is undertaking the challenge of a lifetime by riding his bike thousands of miles from his hometown of Bolton to Melbourne, Australia.
Help and support that carers trust
We provide a wealth of information online to help unpaid carers access the support they need.
Locally, our network of partners support carers throughout the UK, giving them access to help, advice and breaks from caring.
See what we’re doing around the UK
News and Views
16th March 2023
How a new toolkit will improve the hospital discharge experience for patients and their family carers
Carers Trust has worked with partners NHS England (London), Mobilise, Carers UK, Carers First and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in London to produce a toolkit designed to help healthcare professionals work with unpaid family carers to improve the overall experience of hospital discharge – both from the patient’s and the carer’s perspective.
15th March 2023
Young carers call for greater support with Downing Street letter and House of Lords event
A delegation of young carers and young adult carers joined Carers Trust CEO Kirsty McHugh and parliamentarians in Westminster this afternoon to call for greater recognition and support.
Press releases 15th March 2023Carers Trust responds to Chancellor's Spring Budget
Carers Trust's CEO Kirsty McHugh says carers have been ignored in the Chancellor's Spring Budget.
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