Latest newsHow technology can help families to care
Friday, 30 March 2012 10:20
In a new report published today, Carers UK has called for a technological transformation to support families caring for ill, frail and disabled loved ones.Care and technology in the 21st…
Budget 2012 Briefing
Friday, 30 March 2012 09:31
Carers UK analyses what the 2012 Budget will mean for carers, with measures including increases to the personal tax allowance, planned changes to the Basic State Pension and the possibility…
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End the care crisis: Lobby 2012
Thursday, 08 March 2012 11:44
On 6 March 2012 more than 1,000 people attended a mass lobby to tell the government that the social care system in England is in crisis, with hundreds more taking…
Nominations now being taken for the Unpaid Carer's Award
Friday, 02 March 2012 12:30
There are only a couple of weeks left to nominate a carer for the Carer’s Award in the Great British Care Award finals. We are looking for unpaid carers to join the…
O2 conducts flexible working pilot for all HQ staff
Friday, 17 February 2012 13:05
Employers for Carers member, O2, has launched what is believed to be the biggest flexible working pilot for UK staff in preparation for this summer’s Olympics. The mobile company’s…
Online portal to help employers set up flexible working schemes
Friday, 10 February 2012 14:12
The Anywhere Working Consortium has launched its online portal to help UK organisations adopt more flexible working practices. The portal will serve as a resource for employers and employees…
Free helpdesk for London employers on part time and flexible working
Thursday, 09 February 2012 16:44
Women Like Us, the London recruitment company specialising in part time jobs has launched a pilot helpdesk that will offer 30 minutes of free and impartial over-the-phone advice to employers…
Chief Executive Calls for new vision
Friday, 03 February 2012 13:22
New Carers UK Chief Executive Heléna Herklots calls for new vision: "care must become everybody's business". She has described 2012 as a ‘crucial year’ for the 6.4 million people…
Care and Support Alliance welcomes cross party talks
Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:23
Carers UK is part of alliance of major charities calling for joint action on care crisis Over 50 charities representing older and disabled people and their families have warmly welcomed…
PM urged to take action on social care
Thursday, 12 January 2012 10:06
Carers UK has joined other charities, care providers, health bodies, employers, and unions to sign an open letter to Prime Minister calling for cross-party action on social care reform. In…
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Honoured to be standing up for carers: Madeleine Starr receives MBE in New Year's Honours
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 12:25
Madeleine Starr, Carers UK’s Head of Innovation, has been awarded an MBE for services to employment in the 2012 New Year’s Honours list. Since 1999, Madeleine has led Carers UK…
