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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.
50 years caring for carers
Carers Trust held an event at the Old Bailey to mark 50 years since the setting up of the UK’s first ever carer organisation. The event highlighted the incredible work undertaken by local carer organisations to support millions of unpaid carers across the UK.
Young Carers Action Day report
Young Carers Action Day 2023 surveyed over 1000 people and makes for alarming reading. Find out more about the key findings.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Find out about Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 including this year’s theme anxiety and discover a range of useful mental health resources.
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
26th May 2023
Carers Trust welcomes King's Fund report on importance of unpaid carers to the care system
Unpaid carers are propping up the care system but are often unable to access the support they need, a report by the King’s Fund says.
24th May 2023
Urgent support needed as UCL research shows young carers 38% less likely to get a degree
Carers Trust has warned that young and young adult carers “urgently need more recognition and help” after University College London (UCL) research showed they are 38% less likely than their peers to get a degree.
20th May 2023
Coming together in Birmingham: a chance to reflect and learn
Carers Trust’s Head of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers, Vicky Morgan, reports from Birmingham on a conference that brought together organisations delivering the Making Carers Count project.
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