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"Invisible generation" of grandparent carers

Grandparents who look after grandchildren and care for their own elderly parents are increasingly being caught in a poverty trap, a charity has said today. These grandparent carers are being caught...
22.06.09

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Report reveals “patchwork” of services for Scotland’s young carers
The level of services for young carers varies greatly throughout Scotland, according to a new report. Commissioned by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers with the support of the Scottish Young Carers...
17.06.09

Young people caring for disabled parents often without a voice
Councils are not doing enough to identify and support children and young people who help care for their parents, according to a report “Supporting young carers” published by Ofsted today. The survey...
10.06.09

Public rank carers alongside emergency services
Carers rank alongside the emergency services in terms of their contribution to society, according to a new survey commissioned for Carers Week 2009. The survey was conducted for Carers Week by the...
05.06.09

Charities demand better deal for carers
Charities are demanding a better deal for the nation's carers with the launch of a Carer Poverty Charter. Carers UK, supported by several major charities including The Princess Royal Trust for Carers...
26.05.09

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