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
Press Release
Carer’s Leave Act prompts more employers to introduce paid Carer’s Leave for the first time, new survey shows
16 January 25
Over 160 employers responded to a survey from Employers for Carers (EfC) who found that 44% of these workplaces offer…
News
60th Anniversary Stories: Full-time caring – a journey to mastering mindfulness
07 January 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across…
News
Carers UK, the national campaigning charity for unpaid carers, to mark 60-year milestone in 2025
03 January 25
Press Release
Carers UK responds to Department of Health and Social Care announcement of new investment and an independent commission on adult social care
03 January 25
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