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Nearly half of working carers may quit jobs due to lack of support – Carers UK
35% of carers who left work said more affordable and accessible care services would have helped them stay in employment.
Carers UK
Health & Wellbeing
Most employers want practical support for carers’ health and wellbeing at work – EfC
Three quarters (75%) wanted resources to help carers manage their health and wellbeing.
Health
Half of unpaid carers say NHS support is not enough – Carers UK
65% of unpaid carers felt overwhelmed because they could not take a break, while 66% needed more support with their own health and wellbeing.
Health & Wellbeing
Carers UK relaunches project to boost physical activity among unpaid carers
With the new funding, Carers UK plans to build on links with professionals in the sport, leisure, health and care sectors.
Featured
Carers call on MPs to protect future carers’ benefits as vote on the welfare bill continues
Charity Carers UK said it is deeply concerned to see the Government pressing ahead with plans which will see future claimants lose their entitlement to carers’ benefits.
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43% of carers say their health has got worse since taking on caring duties – Carers UK
A higher proportion of female carers said they faced disadvantages with their health compared to males, at 64% compared to 52%.
News
Association for Project Management achieves ‘Carer Confident Level 2’ benchmark
The recognition highlights how APM supports staff with caring responsibilities and has embedded carer-friendly policies in its culture.
News
Scheme to support unpaid carers reaches 250-member landmark – Carers UK
Carers UK urged more employers to adopt carer-friendly measures in the workplace to support employees who combine work and unpaid care.
News
Clyde & Co receives ‘Carer Confident’ accreditation for employer support
The accreditation recognises the firm’s support for employees with caring responsibilities.
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Thousands of carers receiving debt letters as review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments continues
Between May 2024 and February 2025, the number of outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased by over 9,000, with 143,922 people now affected.
News
Nearly a third of unpaid carers in NI forced to leave work due to financial strain
There are 220,000 unpaid carers in Northern Ireland, nearly 60% of whom are women.
News
Majority of unpaid carers say dedicated leave policies would help balance work and responsibilities – Carers UK
Unpaid carers provide care worth £184.3bn annually, nearly equivalent to the NHS budget of £189bn for 2021/22.