News
Government launches review of Carer’s Allowance to explore benefit reforms
The review will examine changes including modernising the earnings limit and improving support for carers with fluctuating incomes.
Carers
News
Most Times Top 100 employers still lack clear family support, index finds
Only 23% reached the highest ratings for transparency, meaning fewer than a quarter were open about the support available to parents, carers and job candidates.
News
Royal Borough of Greenwich accredited as Carer-Inclusive Workplace
The accreditation came from Greenwich Carers Centre in recognition of the council’s new carers’ leave guidance.
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.
News
Sandwich generation carers increasingly forced to cut working hours, study finds
The study from Just Group showed that 37% of carers aged 45 to 75 have stepped back from paid work to meet caring responsibilities.
News
Wealden District Council receives Carer Friendly award for workplace support
The award recognised efforts to support employees and residents with caring responsibilities.
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.
Featured
Carers suffer over 6,500 violent attacks in five years
In a survey of more than 1,700 GMB care workers, 52% said they had been physically assaulted at work.
Employee Relations
CBRE receives ‘Carer Confident’ accreditation for employee support
Judges looked at the company’s structured process, the involvement of carers in policy development, and the support and resources on offer.
Lead Story
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%.
Employee Relations
Unite calls on employers to recognise carers in the workplace
Unite said a carers’ passport would help staff document their need for flexibility and support.
Employee Relations
Most carers would quit jobs without flexible working, research reveals
Nearly two thirds (65%) of working carers said they would look for a new job if their employer restricted flexible hours.