The Latest Breaking News from Carers

Carers charity sees furious backlash after announcing Jeremy Vine as awards host

A CARERS charity has been met with outrage after it announced Jeremy Vine is set to host its awards.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

Martin Lewis says ‘poor info’ from councils could be costing carers hundreds of pounds

Outdated information could have resulted in people losing up to £1,000, the money expert warned

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt up by £100 million since 2018

Historic overpayments have led to many carers unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

1.5million relatives providing over 50 hours a week of unpaid care as sector in crisis

A study by Sheffield University and Carers UK lays bare the contribution of families in easing the pressure on the vital service, amid growing calls for extra cash

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Young carers’ sacrifices recognised with boost to bursaries

The federal government will extend support for young carers who want to continue their studies while tending to the needs of loved ones.

The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023

Unpaid carers overwhelmed by administrative jobs preventing care

Unpaid carers have revealed only 30 per cent of their time spent looking after someone is actually quality time – with the rest taken up with a growing list of administrative jobs

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Unpaid carers too busy with admin tasks to spend quality time with those in their care

Unpaid carers struggle to dedicate quality time to those they look after - with 83 per cent blaming unavoidable rising costs, like energy bills

Wales Online · Feb 24, 2023

Rising energy bills causing mounting stress for unpaid carers, study finds

Unpaid carers struggle to dedicate quality time to those they look after - with 83% blaming unavoidable rising costs, like energy bills

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

'We are the forgotten army': NI mum opens up on caring for her two severely disabled sons

Tracey Gilliland spoke out as a new survey finds one in four unpaid carers are suffering ‘shocking levels of poor health'

Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022

Financial pressure on town's 10,500 unpaid carers 'unsustainable' claims East Kilbride MP

A Carers UK survey revealed just under half of unpaid carers are currently unable to manage their monthly expenses.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022