Carers trust us to speak out
We work tirelessly to raise awareness of unpaid carers in the UK.
We give carers a voice and highlight their issues to the public. We also campaign and work with politicians and decision makers to create real change for unpaid carers throughout the UK. Campaigning is an important and powerful way of influencing change for unpaid carers. Here are our current campaigns.
Adult carers feel ignored
Findings from our social care survey evidence deep-rooted failure by successive governments to meet the basic support needs of millions unpaid carers.
Making Carers Count
Making Carers Count is a multi-partner programme aiming to identify and support carers who are under-represented amongst the community groups we currently reach and who have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Young Carers Action Day 2022
'The theme for Young Carers Action Day 2022 is tackling isolation among young carers. Find out more, including how you can get involved, and download our online resources.
All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Young Carers and
Young Adult Carers
Carers Trust will provide secretariat support to the new APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. Find out more
WHAT WE’RE DOING AROUND THE UK
Alongside our work in England, we have specialist teams in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland working to improve support and services for unpaid carers.
See the real difference we make to carers lives
Nicki's story
My name is Nicki. I am 48 years old and care for my 21 year old son who has a rare disease, Argininosuccinic Aciduria (ASA). Due to this he has been registered disabled since he was 3 years old.
Ayisha's story
My name is Ayisha, I’m 16 and I care for my younger brother Shayaan who is 9 years old and has severe autism.
Nasr's story
Nasr, aged 71, lives in Yorkshire and for seven years he has been the sole carer for his wife who has dementia.
Help us campaign even harder for the rights of unpaid carers
As a charity, we rely on your donations to help make life better for unpaid carers. Your support helps us to influence policy, raise awareness and create real change.
