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Most unpaid carers say Carer’s Allowance is not enough to cover lost income – Just Group
Among carers supporting an elderly relative, only 21% said Carer’s Allowance is enough to replace income lost from giving up work.
Unpaid Carers
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Unpaid carers spending four days a week supporting relatives, study finds
The findings from Just Group highlight the growing time and financial pressures faced by those balancing caring responsibilities with work and personal commitments.
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Government launches £126m pilot to support kinship carers across England
The initiative will establish seven Kinship Zones across England, providing financial allowances to eligible relatives who care for children when their parents are unable to do so.
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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.
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.
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Cambridge Building Society Community Fund supports unpaid carers with grant
Christine Burton, carer support worker at Making Space, said: “We’re so grateful for this support, which helps us protect carers at their most vulnerable.”
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.
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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.