Unpaid Carers
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
In response to our recent feature on the unpaid workers keeping the nation running, readers had a few things to say
Carer’s allowance turns 50: ‘I keep the money side of things from her, I don’t want her to worry’
Carer’s allowance turns 50: ‘I keep the money side of things from her, I don’t want her to worry’
It’s 50 years since carer’s allowance launched. But, half a century later, analysis shows unpaid carers would be £160 richer every month if the benefit had kept up with wages
The £184 billion question: What would happen if the unpaid carers stopped caring?
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?
What would happen if the UK’s volunteers stopped volunteering?
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren’t left behind?
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
