Carers UK wants a society that recognises, values and supports carers.
Our mission
We’re here to make life better for carers:
- We give expert advice, information and support.
- We connect carers so no one has to care alone.
- We campaign together for lasting change.
- We innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers.
Our values
Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Attentive
- we welcome everyone and are always supportive and ready to help
- we listen carefully and respond with expertise and understanding
Ambitious
- we’re courageous and innovative, aiming high and seeking out new ideas and opportunities that take us forward
- we are always learning and improving, pushing boundaries to increase our impact
Achievers
- we are passionate about what we do and tenacious in our pursuit of change
- we adapt to new challenges and are always striving for excellence
- we love to collaborate and enjoy working with others to reach our goals.
Latest updates
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Rising numbers of unpaid carers say they need more support from the NHS
04 September 25
An increasing number of unpaid carers looking after family members or friends who are older, disabled or living with a…
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Project helping unpaid carers to get active is up and running again after three-year funding boost
30 July 25
New funding from Sport England will support the Carers Active Project, led by Carers UK, working to reduce barriers and…
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Carers UK responds to Work & Pensions Select Committee report ‘Pathways to Work’
29 July 25
We are pleased to see the Select Committee’s report stress the negative impact the proposals in the Pathways to Work…
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Carers UK responds to the House of Lords debate on the Universal Credit Bill on 22 July 2025
23 July 25
The Universal Credit Bill has now completed all of its stages through Parliament.
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