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Putting a stop to fines for carers is just the first step

The next Government must deliver social care reform so it no longer needs to lock family carers out of work to provide its social care for free.

Government figures show carers continue to live in poverty - here's what can be done

Ramzi Suleiman, Carer's Trust's Policy and Public Affairs Manager, looks at the Department of Work and Pension’s Family Resource Survey, what could be done to support carers living in poverty, and how to prevent them falling into poverty in the first place.  

Young Carers Action Day series: Meet Meera – Aspiring Pastry Chef

Meera has been looking after her younger brother and sister, who have autism, since she was 11. Some of her teachers at school did recognise her situation, but others struggled to understand why she may be late or miss class. Harrow Young Carers are now supporting Meera throughout her time at college, helping her on her way to becoming a pastry chef. 

Young Carers Action Day series: Meet Dante - Budding Videographer

Dante, 18, has cared for his mum ever since he can remember. Throughout school, many teachers did not understand his situation. But since he started coming to Harrow Young Carers nearly ten years ago, Dante has always felt understood. As an aspiring videographer and photographer, they are helping him on his way to his dream career. 

Young Carers Action Day series: Meet Kiesha, Youth Support Worker & Trustee

Most adults would buckle under the weight of responsibility on Kiesha’s shoulders. At just 19, she is the primary carer for her mum, nan and two brothers – who all live with a variety of physical and mental health conditions. She left college because they didn't understand her caring situation - but she still wants to learn. 

Against the odds: how a young carer overcame homelessness and the near-death of her father to become a fashion designer

This International Women's Day we caught up with Chalukya, a young adult carer from Harrow, to share her inspirational story. Despite all the many obstacles thrown in her way throughout her life, she is now on her way to her dream career as a men's fashion designer. 

What can we learn from the Can You Tell We Care report?

The Health Foundation Network Data Lab’s recent Can you tell we care? report used a novel approach to identifying unpaid carers. They were able to show that, in contrast to findings in the 2021 Census, only a tiny percentage of unpaid carers are currently known to their doctor and social services.

Government immigration policy could be knock-out blow for a social care sector already on the ropes

After years of continuing government neglect for social care, this week’s announcement of a clampdown on migrant workers could be the final knock-out blow.

Local carer organisations commit to putting unpaid carers at heart of social care debate in run up to General Election

Carers Trust brought together local carer organisations from across its network this week for a conference to consider the acute pressures facing unpaid carers and local carer organisations across England, Scotland and Wales.

Black History Month: The trailblazing work of Rochelle and Northamptonshire Carers

This Black History Month, we catch up with Rochelle – an unpaid carer from Northamptonshire – who has been involved in pioneering work at Northamptonshire Carers to better support and engage with Black communities, including those living with sickle cell disease.

Triangle of Care: Enhancing health care by bringing together unpaid carers with practitioners and patients

How do we know we are making a difference when everything feels so difficult?

Executive Director of Programmes, Policy and Impact - Rohati Chapman explains the importance of monitoring data to evidence a charity’s impact, and highlights the progress Carers Trust is making towards achieving its strategic goals.