Press releases

Carers Trust response to Labour's plans to increase the allowance for unpaid carers

Speaking in response to Jeremy Corbyn’s announcement today that Labour would increase carers allowance by 17%, Gail Scott-Spicer, CEO of Carers Trust, said:

“An increase in the carer’s allowance can’t come soon enough and would acknowledge the contribution unpaid carers make to society.

“It’s also important that all parties develop policies that commit to making a genuine and long-lasting difference to carers’ health and wellbeing, and to the local services that support carers.

Female carer on her laptop with daughter in the background

Unpaid carers missing out on online support because they didn't know it existed

A new survey by Carers Trust, has found that many unpaid carers are missing out on online support because they simply don't know it exists.
Sarah Tye (right) from The Jockey Club making a pledge during Carers Week

Carers Trust announces new partnership with The Jockey Club

Carers Trust, the largest charity for unpaid carers, has launched a new partnership with The Jockey Club, the largest commercial Group in British horse racing.
Older carers couple

Where is my care coordinator?

A campaign to help the UK's 1.8 million older carers have better coordinated care was launched today by Carers Trust, the largest charity for unpaid carers.

UCAS form to identify student carers

Carers Trust and student carers welcome UCAS' announcement that it will give carers the option to identify themselves when they apply to university.