Carers Trust

One in ten of us are providing unpaid care to someone. Carers Trust is here to provide action, help and advice to 7 million carers across the UK. Join us.

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We supported carer Katy to discuss her experience with BBC Radio 4's Today programme this morning.

Katy cares for her husband, who has motor neurone disease, and both their mothers, who have dementia.

"You wake up thinking about that money all the time," she said, describing the financial strain of care home fees.

Katy also attended Andy Burnham's social care speech yesterday, telling the programme: "It was significant to be in that room... I'd just like to thank Carers Trust for allowing me there."

You can listen to Katy on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme, starting from 2hrs 37m, here: https://t.co/oKxAffdRcP

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We're delighted to have arranged with the BBC for young carer Amy, 19, to discuss her hopes for social care reform on BBC News last night.

Amy has spent her childhood helping care for her older sister, saying "everything seems like a constant battle."

She wants a much simpler, more responsive system.

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Unpaid carers share what a free ticket to a @LewisCapaldi gig meant to them, and why breaks like this matter so much.

Lewis Capaldi gave carers free tickets to his gig @O2ForumKTown last night, giving them a well-deserved break. ❤️

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.@LewisCapaldi gave carers FREE tickets to his gig at the @O2ForumKTown last night, giving them a well-deserved break ❤️

Carmel, who's been caring for her mum for the past 10 years, told us:

"You can't underestimate what a moment like this means. I haven't had a holiday in over 10 years, but just having these moments to have joy and share the time, it's everything."

Every carer deserves a break. Thank you, Lewis, for making this one possible ❤️

Thank you @academyamg
Photo credit: @narinechalabi

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Satnam has cared for her daughter for 23 years, and like many unpaid carers, has seen funding for short breaks and respite support available to her cut significantly.

Speaking on BBC News today, she said: "We as unpaid carers save the country almost £184 billion a year, and we do this because we love the person we support, not to hold up the system."

Unpaid carers need to see real change.

Satnam is supported through a Carers Trust local carers centre.

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Unpaid carer Katy was at today's launch of the government's National Care Service plans.

She said: “the fact they're going to speed up the review on social care will be music to the ears of every unpaid carer out there”.

Unpaid carers must remain at the heart of that review.

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Our Chair Dan Corry was at today's launch of the government's push for social care reform, alongside Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

He said: "We at Carers Trust will do everything we can to support him (Andy Burnham) and to make sure that the needs of unpaid carers are part of this review."

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Thank you to @EdwardJDavey for calling for unpaid carers to be front and centre of plans for adult social care.

Getting it right for social care and unpaid carers needs all politicians to put people before party politics.

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Caring has been central to my life, and the lives of millions across the country.

I'll be meeting the Prime Minister today to discuss how we can finally find a solution to the care crisis. We need to do things differently. I really hope we are on a journey to fix this.

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Our CEO Kirsty McHugh was at today's launch of the Big Conversation on social care reform.

She emphasised the importance of unpaid carers and those who support them being part of this national conversation.

Kirsty said: "We need to make sure local carer services are at the heart of the reforms, and safeguarded for the long term.

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Senior politicians including Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper and Angela Rayner met unpaid carers today as the government sets out a bold push for a National Care Service.

We welcome the energy the government is putting into social care, and hope unpaid carers remain central to these reforms.

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With social care centre stage today unpaid carer Sophie (pictured) met Prime Minister Andy Burnham as he set out his plans for a National Care Service.

We look forward to working with the PM to ensure unpaid carers, not just the paid workforce, are at the heart of these reforms.

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🚨 Live from the social care launch!

We’re here as PM Andy Burnham & Baroness Casey kick off a big push for a National Care Service.

Baroness Casey is launching a public consultation today, we need unpaid carers' voices at the heart of this reform!

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Lewis Capaldi has given away 40 free tickets tonight to a group of carers for his gig at the O2 Academy Kentish Road 🙌🙌🙌

We spoke to carers at the gig, Dawn told us: "It's really nice that he's giving out the tickets because he understands what mental health is about... it makes us recognise that actually we're doing a really good job."

It's incredibly important that carers get the chance for a break from their caring role, for their own wellbeing. Thank you, Lewis, for supporting carers! 💙

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We're delighted that a story about young carers was chosen for CBeebies Bedtime Stories, read by Natalie Cassidy. The story follows a girl who cares for her brother and finds the courage to speak up about her caring role. Watch it here ⬇️ https://t.co/FQ3aeT2Awy

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Caring affects all of us, but only 55% of carers say they get the support they need. That’s why we’re working to change the way we all think & talk about care to show it’s something that affects us all.

Find out more: https://t.co/0X3rSjavl1

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Thought-provoking read from @gabyhinsliff in The Guardian about the reality of paying a "care tax" through the unpaid support carers provide every day.

With millions of unpaid carers propping up our health and social care system, we need better measures to help carers balance work, caring responsibilities and their own lives.
https://t.co/PJ2asRxxhc

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Read more➡️ https://t.co/sTzZX9iRHZ

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❌ The 21-hour study rule needs to go. The Work and Pensions Committee has recommended abolishing the 21-hour rule for Carer's Allowance, which forces many young adult carers to choose between studying and their caring role. (1/3)

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The Committee's report is the third in recent months to make similar recommendations, as a growing array of voices highlight the challenges caused by the rule.

Young adult carers deserve the same opportunities as their peers, without risking vital financial support. (2/3)