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Press releases
Press Release
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.
Press Release
Carers UK's response to the 2024 NHS Adult Inpatient survey
09 September 25
Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs responds to this recent survey.
News
News
Full Time Caring: A Journey in Mastering Mindfulness - Part 2
30 June 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation.
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Carers UK congratulates Professor Sue Yeandle on recognition in King's Birthday Honours
17 June 25
Carers UK has worked with Professor Sue Yeandle for nearly 20 years and we are delighted to see that she has been appointed an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List. We warmly congratulate her on her honour.
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Reflections on Carers Week – a message from our Chair
15 June 25
Carers UK Chair Nick Baird shares a message to mark the end of Carers Week.
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Mental health and wellbeing for unpaid carers
14 June 25
Head of Carer Support, Michael Shann, has shared a message about supporting carers' mental health and wellbeing.