4th February 2025
Mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Cymru yn croesawu’r newyddion heddiw bod Llywodraeth Cymru yn buddsoddi £5.25 miliwn pellach i barhau â’r Cynllun Seibiannau Byr a’r Gronfa Cymorth Gofalwyr am ddeuddeng mis ychwanegol, tan ddiwedd mis Mawrth 2026.
22nd January 2025
North Ayrshire Council, in partnership with Carers Gateway, is the first Scottish local authority to sign the Young Carers Covenant, committing to improving life chances and support for young carers.
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.
Carers Trust responds to the Prime Minister's speech outlining plans to cut NHS waiting lists.
Carers Trust's CEO, Kirsty McHugh responds to the Government's announcement of an independent commission into adult social care.
Carers Trust responds to a National Audit Office report showing debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments has rocketed to £250m.
10th December 2024
Stars Dame Imelda Staunton, Greg Wise, Angela Rippon and Joanna Gosling added extra sparkle to Carers Trust’s Christmas carol concert, joining hundreds of guests for a magical night of singing and festive readings.
Carers Trust has called for clarity on carer support following the Welsh Government's Draft Budget.
Carers Trust responds to details of the Government's review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments.
This Draft Budget is an opportunity for Welsh Government to recognise the vital contribution of unpaid carers to our health and care economy.
5th December 2024
At a Parliamentary drop-in session hosted by Carers Trust, politicians have heard directly from carers and the local carer organisations that support them about the challenges they face and the help they need.
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.
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