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Supporting working carers in COVID-19: Recovery and return

Thursday, 11 November 2021
Carers UK has today released a new report, Supporting Working Carers in COVID-19: Return and Recovery, based on the findings of a survey completed by Employers for Carers member organisations. Following on from our research last year, the report highlights the challenges that employers have faced and includes examples of how they have been recognising and addressing the specific needs of carers in their workforce.…
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Unpaid carers worried about the financial strain on top of continued reduced access to support

Wednesday, 03 November 2021
One in five unpaid carers are worried they may not cope financially over the next 12 months One in four carers (23%) may not have enough money to cover their monthly expenses Carers spend an estimated £1,370 a year on average on services or equipment for the person they care for Over half of carers 52% feel anxious or stressed about their finances Over one…
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Unpaid carers pushed to breaking point and may be forced to quit work, warns Carers UK as new figures reveal devastating impact of COVID-19

Friday, 22 October 2021
Over half of unpaid carers (55%) who use day services have reduced or no access because of COVID-19 Only 13% of carers confident they would get support they need in the next 12 months Six in 10 (62%) worried services will be reduced and nearly half (47%) worried about losing access to voluntary sector services because of funding cuts One in five unpaid carers who…
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Carers UK responds to Government proposals for flexible working and unpaid leave for carers

Thursday, 23 September 2021
The Government has set out new proposals to make the right to request flexible working a day one entitlement for every employee in Britain. It will also introduce a day one right to one-week’s unpaid leave for carers balancing a job with caring responsibilities. Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: With our ageing population and people working for longer, millions of people in…
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Carers UK and Smart Energy GB partner up to help carers manage their energy costs

Tuesday, 03 August 2021
Carers UK and not-for-profit campaign Smart Energy GB are excited to be working together to raise awareness of smart meters amongst unpaid carers in Britain. Described as the next generation of gas and electricity meters, they are designed to help consumers take control of and manage their energy use at home. They have the potential to make life easier for time-pressed family members and friends…
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