Affiliate membership of Carers UK is open to any organisation with an interest in improving the lives of carers
We have 300 member organisations, like yours, sharing their ideas and experiences with Carers UK.
Here are some types of organisations who have affiliated to Carers UK:
Carers and disability organisations
Voluntary organisations
Local branches of national organisations such as Age UK, Carers Trust, Mencap, Alzheimer’s Society, Crossroads
Local authorities
Adult services, disability services, learning disability, mental health and older people’s teams, carers leads, service managers, policy/HR officers
Primary Care
Trusts, CCGs, GP surgeries, NHS Trusts, PALS, discharge teams, community teams
Domiciliary Care Agencies
Individuals who work in social care, eg consultants and freelancers.
Latest updates
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
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…
Scotland’s unpaid carers can benefit from a transformational Minimum Income Guarantee
Press Release for our new report - Minimum Income Guarantee for unpaid carers: developing a pilot programme.
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