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Gardening is calming and reducing stress for two thirds of unpaid carers

More than two thirds of unpaid carers are managing their stress levels by gardening, according to a new survey by Carers Trust, the UKs largest charity for unpaid carers.

Guilty as charged… Councils given the go ahead to extend charges to carers in new legislation

The Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Bill is due to be debated in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday (28 November).

Young carer takes part in Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge 2012

Last year presenter Matt Barker completed the gruelling cycle ride from Edinburgh to London, but the challenge has been turned on its head for 2012, as six young people have taken on the challenge

Carers Trust revealed as Co-op Charity of the Year

The money raised during the partnership by The Co-operative’s 100,000 staff will help reduce carers feelings of isolation and provide desperately needed breaks, information advice and support for y

MPs show support for Triangle of Care at Houses of Parliament

There are around six million unpaid carers in the UK, many of them supporting family members or friends with mental health needs.