An online petition is urging the UK Government to increase Carer’s Allowance from £83.30 per week to “at least £800”. The benefit, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is typically ...

Unpaid carers miss out on an average £6,400 a year in annual salary by cutting work to support loved ones. We explore ...

"A lot of carers face a loss of identity and a loss of self – because it’s all about the person you’re caring for," says Amy*, 29, whose caring role began at 18 when her younger brother developed a ...

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First results from the 2024 National Carer Survey showed about 60 per cent of respondents reported being socially isolated, and around half suffered from high or very high levels of psychological ...