Latest news & features
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Carer's Leave Bill passes Second Reading in House of Lords
03 March 2023 -
Carer Confident employer case study
27 February 2023 -
EfC members, TSB and HSBC UK lead groundbreaking initiatives to better support working carers
23 February 2023 -
Landmark Carer’s Leave Bill passes all stages in the House of Commons
03 February 2023 -
Landmark Bill gains further support ahead of Report stage in Commons
26 January 2023 -
Census 2021 data shows increase in substantial unpaid care in England and Wales
20 January 2023 -
Carer Champions in the workplace help unpaid carers access vital support
14 December 2022 -
Employees can ask for flexible working from day one
06 December 2022 -
12,000 people in the UK become unpaid carers every day
24 November 2022 -
Carer's Leave Bill succeeds at Committee Stage
09 November 2022 -
NHS backlog and shortage of care the ‘perfect storm’ for unpaid carer breakdown this winter, Carers UK warns
08 November 2022 -
The Role of Carer Champions in the Workplace
31 October 2022
Latest news and features
Carers UK and Centrica win Better Society Awards - ‘best partnership with a national charity’
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
Carers UK and Centrica are delighted to have won the prestigious award for 2021, in recognition of the significant achievements of an innovative three-year strategic partnership. Around 65% of us will care for someone in our lifetime and Carers UK is here to make life better for unpaid carers looking after family and friends who are older, disabled or chronically ill. The collaboration between the…
Carers UK chosen as one of the Bank of England’s charity partners until 2023
Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Carers UK is delighted to have been chosen by Bank of England employees as one of their charities of the year alongside Demelza Hospice Care for Children and WWF. The partnership starts now and ends in 2023. Laura Doughty, Director of Fundraising and Communications said: I am excited to share that Carers UK has been voted the Bank of England’s diversity and inclusion charity partner…
The Flexible Working Taskforce launches new employer guidance on hybrid working to promote best practice
Monday, 06 December 2021
Members of the Flexible Working Taskforce, including Carers UK, have published new practical guidance to help employers develop fair and sustainable hybrid working practices.
Employers more supportive of caring, but carers still at risk of leaving work unless more measures adopted
Thursday, 25 November 2021
72% of unpaid carers worry about juggling work and care 53% of working carers say returning to workplace will be more challenging 12% of working carers are at risk of reducing or giving up work if they are not allowed to work from home One in five carers at risk of reducing or giving up work without social care To coincide with Carers Rights Day,…
What rights do carers have in the workplace?
Monday, 15 November 2021
What is Carers Rights Day? This year’s Carers Rights Day on 25 November will focus on the rights of unpaid carers. This is particularly relevant now because of the huge impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on carers, many of whom have struggled to juggle work and caring responsibilities. Current rights and protections Currently in the UK, there are several statutory rights exercisable by carers,…