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The Jo Cox Commission today highlights the hard truth that chronic loneliness...
The hidden cost of loneliness revealed as MPs and leading organisations come together to continue the work of the murdered MP, Jo Cox. Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness, Laura-Alcock-Ferguson,...
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Charities join forces to build carer friendly communities
Eight major charities have combined forces to get communities across the UK involved, encouraging people to register events and pledge support in the run-up to Carers Week 2017 (12-18 June) – a...
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University of Bradford asks how ready we are to care for those with dementia
Caring for people with dementia is mainly done by family members, yet how many feel obliged, rather than willing, to do so? This is the question being posed by researchers from the University of...
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Not enough value placed on unpaid care says general public
The UK public does not feel that unpaid carers are sufficiently valued, according to a new online public poll published today (12 June) for the start of Carers Week. More than 7 in 10 (74%) of the UK...
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Home care provider Bluebird Care is urging public to appreciate carers in...
Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells based care company Bluebird Care are urging the public to get involved and lend their support to Carers Week 2017. Running from 12-18th June 2017, National Carers Week...
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National military charity calls on carers organisations to refer carers to...
National military charity calls on carers organisations to refer carers to its support this Carers Week, 12- 18 June 2017 National charity Blind Veterans UK has launched a new campaign to mark Carers...
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Neuro Rehab Centre Wins Carer Friendly Employer of the Year Award
The main charity partners are the Carers Trust, Headway, Parkinson’s UK and The MS Society. The Carer Friendly Employer of the Year Award is part of the Pride in our Carers Awards 2017, hosted by the...
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Slough based care provider treats unpaid carers to a ‘Big Lunch’ during...
Slough based care provider, seakr, treated hardworking unpaid carers in the community to its free ‘Big Lunch’ event on 15th June. The event, which formed part of Carers Week, provided an opportunity...
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Godalming carers made guests of honour at community event
A group of hardworking local carers were made guests of honour at a recent community event, which was held during National Carers Week. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of...
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Unpaid carers provide social care worth £57 billion
ONS reports unpaid carers provide social care worth £57 billion, Alzheimer’s Society comments Today Office of National Statistics, ONS Digital has released data revealing the huge bill that unpaid...
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Government’s commitment to resolve sleep-in crisis welcomed by industry...
Today’s announcement that the Government has temporarily suspended its enforcement activity and will waive historical financial penalties against employers concerning sleep in shift pay for care...
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Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness shines a spotlight on unpaid carers
It’s time to start a conversation about caring, as new research from Carers UK shows more action is needed to support unpaid carers who feel isolated and lonely. Greater understanding from friends,...
View ArticleHousing & Care 21 sets a pay precedent in a bid to boost staff retention
Housing & Care 21 has announced a company-wide revision to the pay structure for their carers and introduced guaranteed hours contracts in a bid to boost staff retention, encourage new recruits...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Society comments on social care crisis
A new briefing published today brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from 27 communities across England. These stories gathered by Healthwatch over the last two years, paint a stark...
View ArticleHealthwatch finds carers in crisis across England
A new briefing published today brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from 27 communities across England. These stories, gathered by independent health and care champion...
View ArticleCare organisation has struck gold for the support it gives those looking for...
A pioneering care organisation has struck gold for the support it gives to students and those looking for a career in the sector. Pendine Park Care Organisation won the gold award from Careers Wales...
View ArticleNational care provider speaks out- Low skilled image damaging care sector...
A major care provider group has spoken out against referring to care workers as ‘low skilled’ saying it is damaging the sector’s ability to attract young people. Speaking at the Chesterfield and North...
View ArticleMore than half of Birmingham carers are failing to look after themselves
More than half of Birmingham carers who took part in a recent survey are failing to look after themselves well enough. The Survey of Adult Carers has revealed 294 out of 527 people quizzed about...
View ArticleCharity workers appeal to Blackpool shoppers in Tesco grant bid
United Response charity workers are calling on Blackpool shoppers to vote for them to be awarded a generous cash boost in Tesco’s Bags of Help community grant scheme. The funds will go towards the...
View ArticleUnpaid carers suffer loneliness and isolation
One in three unpaid carers (32 per cent)[1] looking after a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill has felt lonely or isolated because they are uncomfortable talking to friends about their...
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