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Press releases

Carers NI's response to the NI Programme for Government
Carers are invisible and ignored in the NI Executive’s Programme for Government say Carers NI.

Unpaid carers urgently need more support to balance paid work with caring
Press release for State of Caring in Scotland 2024
Paid work and access to employment for unpaid carers

Carers Week 2025 launches theme ‘Caring About Equality’
National charities join to announce the focus for this year’s Carers Week, raising awareness of those looking after a family…

Unpaid carers feeling overwhelmed, with over half saying they need more support from councils to take a break
An increasing number of people looking after a disabled, older or ill relative are experiencing poor mental health because they…
News

60th Anniversary Stories: Sarah's Story
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across…

Joint Press Statement from Members of the Coalition of Carers in Northern Ireland
Joint Press Statement from Members of the Coalition of Carers in Northern Ireland

60th Anniversary Stories: Our Story
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across…

Carers NI hosts 60th anniversary event at Stormont
On Wednesday 22 January Carers NI hosted a parliamentary event at Parliament Buildings, Stormont.