Lack of respite sees many long-term carers without a day off in five years
Almost a third of long-term carers (32%) have not had a day off in five years, according to a new report. The study found a lack of respite available for
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Labour benefits boost pledge to ‘unsung heroes’ who care for relatives
Around one million “unsung heroes” who care for vulnerable relatives will be given a £10 a week benefits boost under the first year of a Labour government, Jeremy Corbyn will
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Belfast Trust launch new three-year strategy to supporting carers in city
The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has launched a carers strategy entitled ‘Caring Together in Belfast’ – A Plan for Supporting Carers in Belfast 2017 – 2020. The key
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Exeter researchers in call for 750 dementia carers to participate in online therapy study
A new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online therapy can help carers cope with feeling of stress, anxiety or depression.
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Barnardo’s Cymru in call to support match funding campaign helping young carers
Young carer Roni Bridges has had to grow up fast as at the age of 10 she helps care for her mum and two-year-old twin sisters. Her mum Michelle suffers
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Scottish Government launch consultation on extra financial support for young carers
Ministers are seeking views on plans to give young carers extra financial support when new welfare powers are devolved to Holyrood. The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on the
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MS Society fund new research into the needs of carers of people with multiple sclerosis
The MS Society is to fund a new study into the needs of families and carers of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the impact of MS on their lives.
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Scottish Government to consult on increase to young carer’s allowance
Carer groups are being asked their views on the introduction of a young carer’s allowance when new welfare powers are devolved to Holyrood. The Scottish Government has said it will
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Report: Young carers and their families: Confident assessment practice (Practice Tool)
The Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (section 96) place new requirements on children’s and adult social care to identify young carers and assess their needs. Set
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Commissioner calls for more to be done to support older carers in NI
Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive of The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, has called on the Health Minister to take action and support the role played by older carers
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