Social care
What if…I wasn’t so terrified of what might happen?
Angela worries a lot about what would happen to her husband if she becomes ill
Independent Commission into Adult Social Care
We welcome the Casey Commission’s commitment to the long-term transformation of social care, but carers are at breaking point now.
A missed opportunity to support dementia carers
The Chancellor's Spring Statement didn't consider the realities of being a 24/7 dementia carer
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
