Carers NI
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Caring for a relative or friend? When caring affects you and your family Carers NI is here to provide the support and advice you need. We are part of Carers UK.
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http://www.carersni.org 13-01-2011 22:39:09
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Carer's Allowance is condemning unpaid carers across Northern Ireland to poverty and hardship.
✍️ Sign our petition and ask Communities NI to increase the value of the benefit and start providing carers with the financial support they need: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…
Craig Harrison Nicola Brogan MLA Danny Donnelly MLA Thanks for giving the needs of carers a voice in this discussion. Will keep you posted with how the Dept responds to query on ensuring uniform policy can address specific needs of carers
🚨 On 25 April we'll be giving evidence to Assembly Committee for Communities on the urgent need to increase the support provided through Carer's Allowance in Northern Ireland. Nearly half of local recipients are living in poverty and need help now.
📑 Read our briefing: carersuk.org/media/zy3lt5yk…
🎧 Our Public Affairs Manager Craig Harrison spoke to BBC Radio Ulster yesterday about the case for introducing paid carer's leave in Economy NI's pending Employment Rights Bill.