Welcome

Who we are

Carers UK is the voice of carers. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner.

Carers give so much to society yet as a consequence of caring, they experience ill health, poverty and discrimination.

Carers UK is an organisation of carers fighting to end this injustice. We will not stop until people recognise the true value of carers’ contribution to society and carers get the practical, financial and emotional support they need.

How we make a difference

• campaigning for the changes that make a real difference for carers

• providing information and advice to carers about their rights and how to get support

• mobilising carers and supporters to influence decision-makers

• gathering hard evidence about what needs to change

• transforming the understanding of caring so that carers are valued and not discriminated against

Learn more about our work and the methods we employ.

ePolitix consultations:

Welfare reform, 5 March 2007.
Tony Blair has said there should be more private, voluntary and charity involvement in getting people off benefit and back to work.

Flexible working hours, 12 February 2007.
ePolitix.com Stakeholders comment on the children's minister call for more flexible working hours.