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Photos from launch of Employers for Carers

Monday, 02 February 2009
Government-backed business group Employers for Carers, chaired by BT and supported by Carers UK, went live on 27th January launched by Department of Work and Pensions Minister Jonathan Shaw at the BT Tower. Employers for Carers, whose members include BT, Unum, Listawood, the University of Leeds and PricewaterhouseCoopers, will deliver hands-on advice to employers on supporting the UK’s 3 million working carers. Minister for Disabled…
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Business leaders offer help to employers

Sunday, 27 January 2008
Business leaders offer help to employers to mitigate recession New Employers for Carers service goes live, aimed at helping businesses get the most out of their workforces Government-backed business group Employers for Carers, chaired by BT and supported by Carers UK, goes live today (27th January). The group will deliver hands-on advice to employers on supporting the UK’s 3 million working carers, many of whom…
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£400 million funding for carers breaks

Tuesday, 16 November 2010
The Government has announced today (16 November 2010) £400 million in new funding for carers breaks as part of the Government's vision for adult social care. Commenting on the announcement, Imelda Redmond CBE, Chief Executive of Carers UK said: “We warmly welcome significant new funding to enable people who are looking after ill or disabled relatives to take breaks from caring. Families are the backbone…
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