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Chairs of carers’ charities call on Prime Minister to address adult social care

The chairs of the two national charities dedicated to supporting unpaid carers, Carers UK and Carers Trust, have written an open letter calling on the new Prime Minister to act immediately to address the much-needed funding for adult social care and help improve the lives of unpaid carers.

The strains of caring could affect the future of the UK’s carers, says new Carers Week report

Over half (61%) of carers said their physical health had worsened as a result of caring.

Carers Trust to receive £400,000 from National Garden Scheme

The National Garden Scheme has announced that Carers Trust is to receive £400,000 from its garden openings.

Carers Trust receives £400,000 from players of People's Postcode Lottery

This award will transform the support carers receive, providing grants to individual carers and matching donations to kick-start vital projects, amongst other work.

Half of infant young carers under ten are suffering broken sleep to care for family members

A snapshot survey released by Carers Trust today, reveals a high proportion of infant young carers are regularly suffering from broken sleep in order to look after unwell family members.