Carers Trust welcomes Miriam Martin and Anne Tran as Board Observers
Carers Trust has welcomed Miriam Martin and Anne Tran to the newly-created roles of Board Observers.
Carers Trust has welcomed Miriam Martin and Anne Tran to the newly-created roles of Board Observers.
Carers Trust and Simplyhealth have launched a new project to highlight the challenges unpaid carers face applying for jobs and in the workplace.
Thanks to Surrey Cricket a group of young carers had the opportunity to enjoy a day out at the Oval. The young carers loved meeting players, watching the cricket & meeting the mascot Caesar the Lion. Days like these make a big difference for young carers in getting a break from their caring role.
So when I got the chance to run the London marathon for this brilliant charity, I jumped at it. It's an invaluable organisation and I'm so proud to be supporting other unpaid carers through Carers Trust.
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.
Carers Trust has responded to the latest Family Resources Survey data, showing 'staggering' levels of unpaid care.
Carers Trust reacts to figures showing young carers are nearly twice as likely to miss at least 10% of school as their peers.
Carers Trust responds to a report on benefit levels in the UK by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee.
Young carers have been thanked for their tireless work looking after loved ones with a free visit to the stunning Arundel Wetland Centre.
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.
A group of young carers have joined Carers Trust in Westminster, calling on politicians to sign the Young Carers Covenant and help make a fairer future.
The Young Carers Covenant has been launched to mark Young Carers Action Day on 13th March.
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