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72% of unpaid carers worry about juggling work and care 53% of working carers say returning to workplace will be more challenging 12% of working carers are at risk of reducing or giving up work if they are not allowed to work from home One in five carers at risk of reducing or giving up work without social care To coincide with Carers Rights Day,…

What is Carers Rights Day? This year’s Carers Rights Day on 25 November will focus on the rights of unpaid carers. This is particularly relevant now because of the huge impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on carers, many of whom have struggled to juggle work and caring responsibilities. Current rights and protections Currently in the UK, there are several statutory rights exercisable by carers,…

Carers UK has today released a new report, Supporting Working Carers in COVID-19: Return and Recovery, based on the findings of a survey completed by Employers for Carers member organisations. Following on from our research last year, the report highlights the challenges that employers have faced and includes examples of how they have been recognising and addressing the specific needs of carers in their workforce.…

One in five unpaid carers are worried they may not cope financially over the next 12 months One in four carers (23%) may not have enough money to cover their monthly expenses Carers spend an estimated £1,370 a year on average on services or equipment for the person they care for Over half of carers 52% feel anxious or stressed about their finances Over one…