Young people who care for loved ones are missing fewer school days and feeling better supported in the classroom thanks to a pioneering national programme now rolled out across the country.
4th December 2025
Three carers tell us about the extra challenges they can face at this time of year.
It’s that time of year when schools are gearing up for the festive season and the end-of-term rush. But not every pupil is swept up in the excitement. For many young carers, the focus will be on spending long hours looking after someone at home who needs them.
2nd December 2025
MPs and parliamentarians attended a reception today at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by Carers Trust. Carers and staff from eight local carer services across England shared their experiences of the challenges they face and the importance of local support.
Stark findings of new research find fuel poverty rates among certain groups of carers are much higher than the national average.
1st December 2025
The Prime Minister spoke about a "moral mission" to support young people who are not in employment, education, or training. Policy and Policy and Public Affairs Manager Ramzi Suleiman responds.
27th November 2025
Pioneering work to strengthen support for carers and families in Surrey has been recognised with a national award.
Responding to today's Budget statement from the Chancellor, our CEO Kirsty McHugh calls for greater investment in under-funded and under pressure local carer services.
Our response to the ADASS 2025 Autumn survey calls for bold measures to radically reform the funding of social care in England.
We welcome the news that hundreds of thousands of carers facing penalties for Carer’s Allowance overpayments have been vindicated.
24th November 2025
Ahead of the Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance Overpayments and the UK Government’s response due to be published before the end of the year, we look at some of the challenges that need to be tackled now, and make the case for the wider reforms.
We welcome the Government's review of employment rights for carers and its consultation on the wider employment support that many carers need to stay in or return to work.
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