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"Invisible generation" of grandparent carers
22 June 2009
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...
Report reveals “patchwork” of services for Scotland’s young carers
17 June 2009
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...
Young people caring for disabled parents often without a voice
10 June 2009
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...
Public rank carers alongside emergency services
5 June 2009
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...
Charities demand better deal for carers
26 May 2009
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...
Swine flu advice for carers
30 April 2009
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised that the Swine Flu pandemic is now imminent, following official confirmation of human-to-human transmission of the virus in at least two countries. In...
Tough times for carers
23 April 2009
Chancellor Alistair Darling clearly faced the toughest financial challenge of his political career as he stood up to deliver his budget (22nd April 2009). Addressing the worst economic crisis in modern...
Trust puts pressure on government over Carer’s Allowance
6 April 2009
Carer’s Allowance has today been increased from £50.55 to £53.10 per week. But for many carers who rely on the allowance, the £2.55 increase will make little difference to their lives in poverty. The...
Discrimination against carers to be banned
3 April 2009
The government has this week said it plans to ban discrimination against carers by protecting people who are "associated with" a disabled person. Carers who feel discriminated against in the workplace...
At What Cost to Young Carers?
19 March 2009
An independent report highlights young carers projects save millions in support services The groundbreaking report ‘At What Cost to Young Carers’ published today (24 March 2009) reveals the significant...