Carers UK

Carers UK Carers UK is the national membership charity for unpaid carers. Carers UK makes life better for carers. We give expert advice, information and support.
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We connect carers so no one has to care alone. We campaign for lasting change. We innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers. Contact our Helpline on 0808 808 7777 or [email protected]

Join Carers UK and be part of our supportive community and movement for change. Our free online forum for Carers UK members is where you can talk to other carers who understand your situation. https://

www.carersuk.org/join

Please see our page rules here:https://www.carersuk.org/images/Carers_UK_Facebook_rules.pdf

You may also be interested in our nation's pages:
Wales: https://www.facebook.com/carerswales
Scotland: https://www.facebook.com/CarersScotland
Northern Ireland: https://www.facebook.com/CarersNorthernIreland

20/08/2026

Following discussions with Jeremy Vine, he's asked to step aside and will no longer be hosting this year's Carers UK Awards.

Jeremy has been incredibly supportive of Carers UK including through his radio show, and we're grateful for that support. But after listening carefully to our community over the past couple of days we've agreed with Jeremy that the focus of the evening should stay entirely on celebrating carers and the individuals and organisations that support them.

Every day, hundreds of people leave their jobs to provide unpaid care, impacting their finances and long-term futures.It...
20/08/2026

Every day, hundreds of people leave their jobs to provide unpaid care, impacting their finances and long-term futures.

It shouldn’t have to be a struggle to balance paid work and care.

Stronger rights are needed. Nearly half of carers in employment say paid Carer’s Leave could help them stay in work.

Join us in calling for 10 days of paid Carer’s Leave a year, by taking part in the Government’s employment rights consultation.

The more people who speak out, the stronger our case will be.

Share your views: https://bit.pulse.ly/ugbbkoezuz

20/08/2026

We've seen the response to the announcement of Jeremy Vine as host of this year's Carers UK Awards and want to address it directly.

We recognise the strength of feeling around how disability and benefits claimants are sometimes portrayed in the media, including on daytime television. Many of the carers we support are disabled themselves or care for someone who is - and rely on a benefits system that too often fails them.

That's exactly why we've campaigned consistently for reform of the benefits system, including through our campaign (https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/disability-and-health-benefits/), our leadership of the Carer Poverty Coalition where, alongside 130 other organisations, we have called for the Government to take urgent steps to improve support to unpaid carers, including raising carer-related means-tested benefits and reviewing Carer’s Allowance (https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carer-poverty-coalition/) and through our work directly with the media to shine a light on unpaid carers being forced to repay overpayments of Carer's Allowance. We also remain a member of the Disability Benefits Consortium.

We won't stop pushing for a system that treats carers and disabled people fairly – and will keep making the case for change.

There's an urgent need for complete reform of Carer's Allowance, including making it simpler and easier to understand, w...
19/08/2026

There's an urgent need for complete reform of Carer's Allowance, including making it simpler and easier to understand, while also raising its value to better support unpaid carers’ financial security.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us make a powerful case for change.

Read our full response to the Government's call for evidence here: https://bit.pulse.ly/kghsg58fml

Grab a pen or pencil and join us for a fun creative session, as art for wellbeing practitioner Isobel Murdoch shares som...
19/08/2026

Grab a pen or pencil and join us for a fun creative session, as art for wellbeing practitioner Isobel Murdoch shares some quick and experimental drawing ideas on Wednesday 26 August, 2-3pm – book here: https://zoom.pulse.ly/1nnvhd5nnh

Rachel, a sandwich carer, cares for her Dad who has been experiencing long term health issues following cancer treatment...
18/08/2026

Rachel, a sandwich carer, cares for her Dad who has been experiencing long term health issues following cancer treatment, while also looking after her two young daughters, one with Type 1 Diabetes, and the other awaiting an Autism assessment. Her caring responsibilities mean she rarely gets a break.

Today, she was interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live alongside our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Tamara Sandoul, about our new report highlighting the unrelenting pressures sandwich carers face and what needs to be done to help: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/qiwekhtoh6

Listen to the interview now, from 2 hours 18 minutes:
https://bbc.pulse.ly/ao0e0khnaz

The Government wants to hear the views of carers and disabled people on Personal Independence Payments (PIP). This is an...
18/08/2026

The Government wants to hear the views of carers and disabled people on Personal Independence Payments (PIP). This is an important opportunity to shape the recommendations of the Timms Review.

The PIP system is complex and places significant administrative and emotional pressures on carers and the people they care for. It’s vital that Government hears the voices of carers with direct experience of navigating PIP.

During September and October, 15 workshops will take place. These will be a mix of face-to-face and online events. Places will be allocated at random.

Register you interest, by 5pm Friday 21 August if you would like a chance to take part in the workshops: https://bit.pulse.ly/cqhiqk59h3

Today is the last chance to respond to the Government's call for evidence on Carer's Allowance.Help shape the future of ...
18/08/2026

Today is the last chance to respond to the Government's call for evidence on Carer's Allowance.

Help shape the future of Carer's Allowance, by taking part before the consultation closes tonight at 11.59pm.

Share you views: https://bit.pulse.ly/tqcot9eg7p

Ready to Zumba your way to a feel-good Friday? Carers Active is bringing you an energising online Zumba session with Jan...
17/08/2026

Ready to Zumba your way to a feel-good Friday? Carers Active is bringing you an energising online Zumba session with Jane Alexander on Friday 21 August, at 10-11am via Zoom.

Expect upbeat Latin and international rhythms, easy-to-follow moves and plenty of opportunities to get moving, have fun and boost your wellbeing. All abilities are welcome and no experience is needed! 💃

Book for free here: https://bit.pulse.ly/jvz0rxote6

Ready to Zumba your way to a feel-good Friday? Carers Active is bringing you an energising online Zumba session with Jan...
17/08/2026

Ready to Zumba your way to a feel-good Friday? Carers Active is bringing you an energising online Zumba session with Jane Alexander on Friday 21 August, at 10-11am via Zoom.

Expect upbeat Latin and international rhythms, easy-to-follow moves and plenty of opportunities to get moving, have fun and boost your wellbeing. All abilities are welcome and no experience is needed! 💃

Book for free here: https://bit.pulse.ly/hooqgyxxkh

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