Our approach to policy work
We’ve been campaigning with carers for 50 years, transforming understanding and winning critical developments in carers’ rights.
In these challenging times, our work has never been more important as we seek to protect these rights, while pressing ahead to break new ground.
We are able to speak with authority in our policy and campaigning work because we are grounded in the reality of carers’ experiences, backed up with vital evidence through our research.
The latest from the policy & research library
State of Caring - The impact of caring on carers’ mental health and the need for support from social care services
Minimum Income Guarantee for unpaid carers
Minimum Income Guarantee for unpaid carers - developing a pilot programme.
Identifying and supporting unpaid carers in England to improve integrated system working
This resource has been developed to support health and care systems in England to improve the inclusion, support, and involvement…
Issues facing unpaid carers from ethnically diverse communities in Northern Ireland
Unpaid carers from ethnically diverse communities can often face particular challenges which differ from the wider caring population.
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