General Election 2017

There will be a General Election in the UK on Thursday 8 June – see our information for carers.

General Election 2017

Get relationship support from new guide

Relationship support for people who are caring for their partners, neighbours, friends or family.

Relationship guide for carers

Schools: commit to your young carers

Young Carers in Schools is a free initiative making it easy for schools to support young carers.

Young Carers in Schools

Visit a National Garden Scheme garden and support carers

The National Garden Scheme is one of our most generous and longest-standing supporters, opening around 3,700 gardens in England and Wales.

National Garden Scheme (NGS)

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19 May 2017

Thomas Cook Children's Charity supports young carers

Thomas Cook Children’s Charity has joined forces with Carers Trust to help fund its work with young carers.

24 Mar 2017

Student carers call for improved support in higher education across Scotland

Student carers from across Scotland while studying are gathering at an event today hosted by Carers Trust Scotland (Friday 24 March).

22 Mar 2017

The Rank Group reach £1.5m fundraising milestone for Carers Trust

We are celebrating with Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo employees across the UK, who've raised an incredible £1.5m for Carers Trust.

21 Mar 2017

Manifesto for unpaid carers for the Scottish local elections

We’re calling on councillors to recognise the unpaid carer vote and ensure that health and social care services across Scotland are well resourced and responsive to carers’ needs.