By Candle
To think you’d tried one
on yourself. An intricate
and soundless pair, now unworn
for ever by my bed. Your foot guessed
my temple slipper size, your gift
from the other side of the world
where it seemed we’d been when we took
to a slow dance to test them; your shadow
wild enough to carry on without you
as we all have to.
By Rob Miles
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60th Anniversary Stories: A Chorus of Carers (Poem)
13 October 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation, illustrating the diverse range of carer experiences in 2025.
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Carers UK welcomes the opportunity to engage with the government's 10 Year Workforce Plan
26 September 25
The 10 Year Workforce Plan will support the 10 Year Health Plan, published in July this year. Its aim is to ensure that the NHS has the right people, in the right roles, with the right skills.
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Carers UK responds to IPPR paper 'Who Will Care? How Can We Meet The Scale of the Care Challenge?'
19 September 25
A new report published by the IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) highlights a rise in the number of people caring for 35 hours or more per week.
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Carers UK responds to Guardian article reporting that the Government is considering compensation for carers hit by the Carer’s Allowance scandal
14 September 25
Helen Walker, Chief Executive at Carers UK, said:
“This is very good news to hear that the Government is discussing financial redress. The Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal has had far-reaching consequences for thousands of carers and their families who, for many years, have been the victims of an overly complicated, flawed and unfair system.
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