It was wonderful to be asked to give a talk at the Carers UK staff conference in Westminster on Wednesday. And also fantastic to meet Helen Walker, CEO, and everyone from the charity pushing the boundaries to make a difference for carers. #Carers #CarersUK #Carer #Caregivers

The #GeneralElection is just a few weeks away and there has never been a more important time to make sure that carers have a high profile and get concrete change. Make sure your voice is heard and fill in our State of Caring survey today surveymonkey.com/r/SW8D6XS?utm_…

Millie's voted for better rights for #UnpaidCarers - have you? #dogsatpollingstations

Congratulations to Keir Starmer in leading the new Government. We've been encouraged by strong pre-election statements about a National Care Service, a review into paid Carer's Leave, and tackling Carer's Allowance overpayments. 1/2 bit.ly/3xBfULh?utm_so…

Keir Starmer The last National Carers Strategy was in 2008. 16 years on, we need to see swift and decisive action to recognise the role carers play in supporting the UK's under-resourced health and care system. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/3xBfULh?utm_so…

We were delighted to hear Ed Davey speak out about caring through this election campaign. 'We will continue to stand up for a society where we value care and properly support carers because we cannot afford not to.' Great to see leadership on caring from the LibDem leader.

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Listen again to our Chief Executive, Helen Walker, and unpaid carer Elizabeth Tait on BBC Radio 4 Today as they discuss the launch of our report on Carer's Allowance overpayments and the shocking impact on unpaid carer's lives. Timestamp: 7.51am (1:51:35) bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Unpaid carers share the devastating impact of Carer's Allowance overpayments in this film by The Guardian in run up to our meeting with Ministers at the DWP yesterday theguardian.com/society/video/…

We are extremely grateful to the Ministers for giving us the time to meet them on Monday. We want to thank the carers for sharing their stories on Carer's Allowance overpayments and taking the time to come with us. Read our full response here: carersuk.org/news/carers-uk…

22% of carers in employment say they have been treated unfairly or unfavourably at work. Carers UK is calling for the Government to review the Equality Act 2010 and introduce caring as a protected characteristic. See our full report here: go.carersuk.org/Protected-Char…

Couldn’t agree more. Helen Walker Carers UK Diversity is our strength

Last week, Helen Walker was joined by Norman, Jaycee and Margaret to hand deliver Carers UK's open letter to Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. It urges the Government to act decisively to improve carers’ lives. Watch London Live's video of the day: londonlive.co.uk/news/carers-de…

80% of carers in employment say that additional paid Carer’s Leave would help them to balance work with their caring responsibilities. Our report examines the positive impact paid Carer’s Leave would have on them, their employers and the UK economy. carersuk.org/reports/taking…

600 people a day are having to give up work to provide unpaid care to family members or friends, due to a lack of flexibility and support in the workplace. Important report from Carers UK which makes the powerful case for paid carer's leave Helen Walker carersuk.org/reports/taking…

We’re incredibly proud to announce our latest campaign #ThisCountsAsCare On average 12,000 people a day become unpaid carers, we want to halve the time it takes them to recognise themselves as carers.

Every day 12,000 people become carers – often without realising it. If this is you or someone you know, Carers UK is there with information and support. Find out more here: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

We also want to thank Wendy Chamberlain for securing the debate that took place in parliament yesterday evening. She and other MPs set out a compelling case for the need for a new National Carers Strategy – one co-designed with carers – to transform the way carers are supported.