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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More than half of carers juggling work and care can’t afford to take unpaid Carer’s Leave
21 November 24
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New figures show the staggering value of unpaid carers in Scotland
21 November 24
he labour that unpaid carers in Scotland provide in their role saves the economy £15.9 billion each year. This figure…
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Unpaid Carers’ Rights Continually Failed Across Wales / Hawliau Gofalwyr Di-dâl Wedi Methu’n Barhaus Ledled Cymru
14 November 24
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More support could enable thousands of NI unpaid carers to stay in employment bringing millions of pounds into the economy
07 November 24
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