Together we’re the people carers trust
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Together, we’re making life better for every unpaid carer in the UK.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Our vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.
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Carers Trust social care survey
Findings show unpaid carers being pushed to breaking point. See results from our 2020 survey, recommendations and calls to action.
Ways to give
There are over seven million unpaid carers in the UK. We rely on the generosity of the public to support carers in desperate need of help across the UK. A gift, no matter what size, can make a real difference to a carer's life.
Young Carers Action Day 16 March 2021
Get involved and take action to deliver change for young and young adult carers – Protect Young Carers’ Futures.
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.
I need help with...
- Guidance on Coronavirus
- Keeping me and the person I care for healthy
- Being a young carer or young adult carer
- Getting a grant
- Money and benefits
- Caring for someone with dementia
- Getting a break
- Getting a carer's assessment/Adult Carers Support Plan (in Scotland)
- Working and learning including our Working for Carers project for carers in London
See what we’re doing around the UK
News and Views
Failure to raise Carer's Allowance in today's Budget will worsen the financial plight of millions of unpaid family carers
Today’s failure by the government to raise Carer’s Allowance in line with the £20 top-up to Universal Credit will plunge even more carers into financial hardship. Carers Trust responds to today’s Budget Statement by the Chancellor.
1st March 2021
Rohati Chapman joins Carers Trust as its new Executive Director of Programmes and Impact
Carers Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Rohati Chapman as its Executive Director of Programmes and Impact.
Press releases 23rd February 2021New online module for Scottish universities supports student carers
Carers Trust Scotland and The Open University in Scotland have joined forces to help improve support to thousands of student carers in Scotland, who are studying alongside providing unpaid care for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
Your help makes life better for thousands of unpaid carers
A donation to Carers Trust allows us to reach more of the UK’s hidden carers and provide the support they need to care for the people they love.
