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Carers UK responds to NICE draft guidance on supporting unpaid carers
Tuesday, 06 August 2019
The National Institute for Health and Social Care Excellence (NICE) has today published draft guidelines for local authorities and health and social care practitioners on supporting unpaid carers. The guidelines include directing carers to appropriate financial and emotional support, as well as encouraging them to discuss supportive working arrangements with their employers. NICE has also recommended introducing peer support groups and appointing a carers’ champion…
State of Caring report 2019 released
Tuesday, 09 July 2019
Today (Tuesday 9th July) we have released the findings of our State of Caring survey which show the huge personal and financial cost of caring unpaid for a loved one. On top of providing tens of hours of care every week for family members or friends, more than two thirds (68%) of carers are using their own income or savings to cover the cost of…
Carers UK responds to Government launch of roadmap 'Gender equality at every stage'
Friday, 05 July 2019
The Government Equalities Office has today (3rd July 2019) released a roadmap for gender equality in the UK. In it, the Government commits to advancing gender equality in the workplace. It will consult on care leave for those who are balancing work and unpaid care and will support employers to improve their offer to carers. Responding to the Government’s launch of the roadmap ‘Gender Equality…
Working Smart: Responding to the Challenges of Carers in the Workplace
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Employers for Carers is a forum for employers committed to developing good practice to support the 1 in 7 people at work who are caring for ill, frail or disabled family members or friends. The Elder Magazine talked to Katherine Wilson, who played a key role in setting up Employers for Carers ten years ago, about the compelling business case for better support for working…
Happy Carers Week 2019!
Monday, 10 June 2019
Carers Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness and recognise the huge contribution carers make. Across the UK today 6.5 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. Carers Week 2019 is made possible by Carers UK working together with six other national charities. Together we're asking local communities, organisations and individuals to join us in 'Getting…