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
Thousands of carers receiving new debt letters as review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments continues
20 March 25
The number of carers facing overpayment debts continues to rise.
Press Release
Carers UK responds to the Government’s publication of the welfare reform green paper proposing changes to disability and health benefits
18 March 25
“We are very concerned that the plans the Government has published today could hit unpaid carers, disabled people and their…
Press Release
Carers Scotland calls for urgent action to tackle Scotland’s growing mental health crisis for unpaid carers
17 March 25
Press release for ‘State of Caring in Scotland 2024: Health and social care support for unpaid carers’.
Press Release
Carers NI's response to the NI Programme for Government
06 March 25
Carers are invisible and ignored in the NI Executive’s Programme for Government say Carers NI.
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