Energy price cap rise is another blow for unpaid carers, Carers Trust warns
The energy price cap rise is another blow for unpaid carers, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet.
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The Rank Group and Carers Trust hit £4m fundraising milestone to support carers
The Rank Group Plc (‘Rank’) and Carers Trust are delighted to announce their partnership has now raised an incredible £4m to support unpaid carers.
Perfect storm of National Insurance rise and increased demand for support could force local carer organisations to close
Local carer services are at serious risk of closure from a perfect storm of National Insurance increases, rising demand for support and reduced capacity, new figures from Carers Trust show.
26% of those on NHS waiting lists are carers - more appointments alone won't solve that
Carers Trust responds to the Prime Minister's speech outlining plans to cut NHS waiting lists.
Government must not squander chance to put carers at heart of social care reform
Carers Trust's CEO, Kirsty McHugh responds to the Government's announcement of an independent commission into adult social care.
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rocketing to £250m shows urgent need for overhaul
Carers Trust responds to a National Audit Office report showing debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments has rocketed to £250m.
Carers Trust calls for clarity on carer support following Welsh Government Draft Budget
Carers Trust has called for clarity on carer support following the Welsh Government's Draft Budget.
Carer's Allowance overpayments review must be first step towards comprehensive reform
Carers Trust responds to details of the Government's review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments.
Carers Trust calls for action on unpaid carers in Welsh Government's Draft Budget
This Draft Budget is an opportunity for Welsh Government to recognise the vital contribution of unpaid carers to our health and care economy.
UK gas networks partner with Carers Trust to provide vital and urgent financial support
All four of the UK’s Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) have come together to provide over £4 million of funding to Carers Trust as the charity ramps up support to ease the financial and fuel challenges that many carers and their families are facing.
Eighty per cent of unpaid carers consider giving up their jobs as partnership calls for more employer support
Eighty per cent of unpaid carers with a health condition have considered giving up their jobs amid a lack of support from their employers, a new study has found.
Imelda Staunton and Greg Wise join Carers Trust’s spectacular annual Christmas carol concert
Acclaimed actors Dame Imelda Staunton and Greg Wise will join Angela Rippon, Joanna Gosling and friends at Carers Trust’s annual Christmas Carol Concert in London.
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