Carers UK wants a society that recognises, values and supports carers.
Our mission
We’re here to make life better for carers:
- We give expert advice, information and support.
- We connect carers so no one has to care alone.
- We campaign together for lasting change.
- We innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers.
Our values
Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Attentive
- we welcome everyone and are always supportive and ready to help
- we listen carefully and respond with expertise and understanding
Ambitious
- we’re courageous and innovative, aiming high and seeking out new ideas and opportunities that take us forward
- we are always learning and improving, pushing boundaries to increase our impact
Achievers
- we are passionate about what we do and tenacious in our pursuit of change
- we adapt to new challenges and are always striving for excellence
- we love to collaborate and enjoy working with others to reach our goals.
Latest updates
News
Caring About Equality: the importance of intersectionality
13 June 25
Carers UK Research and Policy Manager, Melanie Crew, writes about the importance of intersectionality.
News
For equality today and tomorrow we need to talk about health inequities and unpaid care
12 June 25
Director of Devolved Nations, Richard Meade, shares a blog about health inequities and unpaid care.
News
Equality for carers in the workplace
11 June 25
Account Manager Will More talks about striving towards equality for people who juggle paid work and care.
Press Release
Carers UK responds to the Government's Spending Review
11 June 25
This year’s spending review comes in the middle of Carers Week, a national campaign led by Carers UK highlighting the…
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