Unpaid Carers

The £184 billion question: What would happen if the unpaid carers stopped caring?
 Emily Holzhausen

The £184 billion question: What would happen if the unpaid carers stopped caring?

Carers UK’s director of policy and public affairs says demands for care are growing and simply cannot be met by the crumbling system

What would happen if the UK’s volunteers stopped volunteering?
Volunteering

What would happen if the UK’s volunteers stopped volunteering?

Nearly half of the adult population is likely to volunteer at least once in 2026, but what would happen if they didn’t?

Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
Changemakers

Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’

Kingston Carers Network was named a Big Issue Changemaker after being nominated by Lib Dem leader Ed Davey. Here’s how the group gives carers a priceless outlet

Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren’t left behind?
Letters

Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren’t left behind?

Revealed: Over a third of parents who care for sick or disabled children have considered suicide
Social care

Revealed: Over a third of parents who care for sick or disabled children have considered suicide

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