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.
10th December 2024
Stars come out for Carers Trust's magical Christmas carol concert
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 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.
5th December 2024
Politicians warned at Carers Trust drop-in event that 'carers are in crisis'
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.
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.
3rd December 2024
Giving young carers a voice with the Carers Trust Youth Advisory Panel
As the co-chair of the Carers Trust Youth Advisory Panel, I’m helping to shape support for the one million young carers in the UK.
21st November 2024
Carers Rights Day sees UK politicians hear from Carers Trust and carers about the challenges they face
Unpaid carers and Carers Trust have marked Carers Rights Day by meeting with senior politicians across the UK to discuss the challenges they face.
19th November 2024
Going to my local young carers centre was the best decision of my life
Caring was taking its toll, but visiting my local young carers centre was the best decision of my life.
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.
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