Press releases

Carers Trust responds to Care Quality Commission’s Beyond Barriers report

Speaking today, Giles Meyer, CEO, said:

“The findings of the CQC’s Beyond Barriers report are not a surprise, based on what Carers Trust regularly hears from local carers services and unpaid carers: local health and social care systems are not working together effectively for older people. For older carers of older people in particular, navigating this complex system on behalf of the person they care for means putting their own health needs second.

Carers Trust welcomes cross-Government action plan to improve support for unpaid carers

“We welcome the Minister’s announcement that the Government will bring forward a cross-Government action plan in the New Year to improve support for carers informed by evidence from carers.

Autumn budget fails to tackle social care funding

“We are disappointed that the Chancellor has failed to tackle the social care funding crisis in this Budget.

Carers Trust responds to the Government's Green Paper plans for social care reform

Speaking today, Giles Meyer CEO of Carers Trust, said:

New £2 million project to help London's unpaid carers in work and education

Working for Carers will encourage local employers to adopt carer-friendly policies and to recognise the benefits of employing carers in their workforce.