New online hub to improve and share support for unpaid carers
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley At this year’s Spring Seminar, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) will launch…
New app to help informal carers access support during COVID-19 outbreak
Mobile app developer Vidatec is working on a new platform that will support informal carers during the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which is headquartered in…
Guest Article: How can we support the mental health of young carers?
Young Carers Awareness Day, which took place yesterday (30th January 2020), aims to raise awareness and bring recognition to children and young adults who become…
Guest Article: Carers Rights Day – Understanding what support is available and how to seek it
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare According to Carers UK, there are an estimated seven million unpaid carers in the UK, which is…
Local council holds special event to show support for unpaid carers during Carers Week
Showing its support for Carers Week from the 10th-16th of June, Norfolk County Council is hosting a dedicated event to recognise and celebrate the thousands…
Multi-million-pound fund revealed to develop crucial support for unpaid carers
A new £5 million fund has been announced today by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to invest in new projects to improve…
Work and Pensions Secretary urged to make financial support fairer for unpaid carers
Carers UK hand-delivered a letter on the 10th January 2019, signed by more than 8,200 people, to the Work and Pensions Secretary, Rt Hon Amber…
Charity responds to NHS 10-year plan, welcoming the opportunity to make the NHS the most “carer-friendly” health service in the world
Carers UK has responded to the NHS Long Term Plan, welcoming the NHS’ plans to better recognise and support unpaid carers. The Long Term Plan…
10-year NHS plan promises better carer recognition and greater dementia support
Published on the 7th January 2019, a document entitled ‘The NHS Long Term Plan’ has set out the ways in which the Health Service is…