Social care
We're proud to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer, joining a movement of businesses, organisations and people committed to ensuring that everyone is paid a wage that meets their everyday needs.
What if…I’m not there to care?
Over 1,200 dementia carers responded to our survey. 76% don't have alternative care plans if they're not there to care.
A National Care Service must care for carers
A National Care Service must be properly resourced and funded and provide care and support to unpaid family carers
‘Unpaid dementia carers are consistently forgotten’
Unpaid dementia carers are consistently forgotten highlights a report from the Nuffield Trust
Local authorities are struggling with care costs – carers are too
Local authorities are struggling with care costs and there are too many carers not accessing any support. Carers are struggling too.
Budget Statement Response October 2024
We welcome the announcement of additional spending in adult social care and increase in Carers Allowance.
400,000 waiting for carers assessment – ADASS Spring Survey
88% of Directors say unpaid carers have increased need - read our response to the findings of the ADASS spring survey
Manifesto for Dementia Carers
Read our manifesto for dementia carers, based on the things dementia carers tell us they really want and need.
Dementia Action Week Campaign 2024
This Dementia Action Week, we invite people to let dementia carers know that they are not alone by signing our pledge
Emma found managing care a constant battle
Emma found managing her dad's care a constant battle. We provided advice, emotional support and advocacy so she could cope
Unpaid carers are filling gaps and reaching crisis
2021 census data shows an increase in the number of people caring for over 20 hours a week. Unpaid carers are filling gaps and reaching crisis
