Reform of adult social care
22 June 2022
Carers NI’s response to the Department of Health consultation on the reform of adult social care in Northern Ireland.
Review of urgent and emergency care
14 June 2022
Carers NI’s response to Department of Health proposals on the future of urgent and emergency care.
Reshaping stroke services
22 August 2019
Carers NI’s response to the Department of Health consultation on reshaping stroke services in Northern Ireland.
Health and Social Care Trust saving plans
6 October 2017
Carers NI’s position on draft in-year saving proposals from each Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.
Latest updates
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.
Press Release
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.
Press Release
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.
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