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New online support mechanism for carers launches
Wednesday, 04 April 2012
We’re delighted to announce the launch of Carewell – a new partnership to support carers and help them and the people they care for be happier and healthier. Created with input from Carers UK, Bupa and MEND, the Carewell website is all about encouraging carers to make positive changes to their lifestyle so they’re better able to care – combining tips from health experts and…
How technology can help families to care
Friday, 30 March 2012
In a new report published today, Carers UK has called for a technological transformation to support families caring for ill, frail and disabled loved ones. Care and technology in the 21st century argues that the way families already use technology to work, plan their lives, shop and socialize should also be reflected in how they care for ill, frail or disabled loved ones. The report…
Budget 2012 Briefing
Friday, 30 March 2012
Carers UK analyses what the 2012 Budget will mean for carers, with measures including increases to the personal tax allowance, planned changes to the Basic State Pension and the possibility of additional welfare cuts. Read Carers UK's expert analysis here...
End the care crisis: Lobby 2012
Thursday, 08 March 2012
On 6 March 2012 more than 1,000 people attended a mass lobby to tell the government that the social care system in England is in crisis, with hundreds more taking part online. The End The Care Crisis lobby was organised by the Care and Support Alliance – a consortium of over 50 organisations that represent older and disabled people. The campaigners included people with a…
Nominations now being taken for the Unpaid Carer's Award
Friday, 02 March 2012
There are only a couple of weeks left to nominate a carer for the Carer’s Award in the Great British Care Award finals. We are looking for unpaid carers to join the current winners from some of the regional awards that took place last autumn. Deadline for entries is 14th May 2012. The Carer’s Award is a special category for the Great British Care Awards, and will…