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NHS backlog and shortage of care the ‘perfect storm’ for unpaid carer breakdown this winter, Carers UK warns

Tuesday, 08 November 2022
A third of carers have been waiting more than a year for NHS assessment or treatment, with two thirds seeing their health decline while waiting One in five carers report their loved one’s emergency admission to hospital was avoidable Compounded by cost-of-living crisis and lack of care in the community, Carers UK warns of perfect storm for carer breakdown Unpaid carers and the older and…
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The Role of Carer Champions in the Workplace

Monday, 31 October 2022
Carers UK has released a new research report based on the findings from a survey completed by Employers for Carers (EfC) member organisations. The aim of the research was to help identify examples of good practice in promoting support for carers at work, including specifically to understand the role of carer champions in raising awareness and visibility. Since the pandemic, EfC member organisations have seen…
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Carer’s Leave Bill passes crucial Second Reading, gaining Government support

Friday, 21 October 2022
The Carer’s Leave Bill has today passed its Second Reading, securing vital Government support. This legislation, if successful in its passage through both Houses of Parliament, would see employees across Great Britain get a landmark new right to take up to one week of unpaid Carer’s Leave. Passing Second Reading is a significant hurdle that has been overcome. Wendy Chamberlain MP, sponsor of the Carer’s…
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Heading for crisis: Caught between caring and rising costs

Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Carers UK is calling on the government to urgently address the unprecedented financial hardship that unpaid carers are currently facing, in the face of the UK’s cost of living crisis. Unpaid carers are facing unprecedented financial difficulties because of the UK’s current cost of living crisis, piling further stress on those caring for family and friends after an extremely challenging two years caring through COVID-19.…
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Carer’s Leave Bill receives new date for Second Reading

Tuesday, 04 October 2022
A new date for the Second Reading for the Carer’s Leave Bill has been agreed in Parliament, with Friday 21 October 2022 being the new date. The Bill was due to have its Second Reading on 9 September, but this was part of the mourning period following the passing of HM The Queen. Emily Holzhausen OBE, Carers UK Director of Policy and Public Affairs said,…
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