This afternoon, Carers UK joined Stephen Kinnock MP and unpaid carers at the Department of Health and Social Care for the launch of the new cross-government Carers Action Plan. Read our response: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/m8hfsllkzh

Today’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) report lays bare the gap between the support that carers should receive and what they get in practice. Too many carers are missing out on the recognition and support they are entitled to. Read our response to the report: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/3tjrldvjlx

Today the Government published a Cross-Government Carers Action Plan, showing a more joined-up approach to supporting unpaid carers, with commitments spanning health, work, welfare and education. We hope it's the first step towards a National Carers Strategy. https://carersuk.pulse.ly/iqcbgbg17s

Make your voice heard. Share your experiences via the #StateOfCaring survey to help build a clear picture of what it’s like to be an unpaid carer in 2026. Together we can help create change for carers. 👉 https://bit.pulse.ly/wu6oqin2bl

The Timm’s Review recognises the vital link between Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and eligibility for Carer’s Allowance. A welcome step, but we’ll continue to make the case that PIP reforms must not lead to carers missing out on financial support: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/hf2pxid6tj

Carers spend a huge amount of time dealing with NHS admin and coordinating support for the person they care for. That's why the new patient standards are an important step towards creating the NHS experience carers deserve. Find out more: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/l5uq8v574p

Carers UK is supporting BT's #DontPutOffTheSwitch campaign. The digital landline switchover in January 2027 could affect services you rely on as a carer. When your provider contacts you about the switch, be sure to take action. Learn more: https://pulse.pulse.ly/gzuurlb3tk #BT #ConnectedTogether

We need your help to push for changes to the NHS that could transform support for millions of unpaid carers in England. The Health Bill is moving through parliament now, so we need to act quickly! Email your MP today to ask for their support: https://bit.pulse.ly/ffhxcw0snz

Whether you’re supporting a partner, friend or family member who is disabled, older or seriously ill, your voice matters. Your insights will help shape our campaigns and support our efforts to make life better for carers like you. Take part today: https://pulse.pulse.ly/4u1shupnxg

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. If you care for someone who is older, has a long-term health condition or finds it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather, we have some new advice available: https://bit.pulse.ly/ilep5gy4at

Green Care for You launches tomorrow! Unpaid carers are invited to join our two-week campaign, starting with the “Move, Stretch, Grow” webinar. Discover how gardening can boost wellbeing through gentle movement, activity, and time in nature. Register: https://bit.pulse.ly/fbgzdv2ayr

Nominations for the 2026 Carers UK Awards are now closed! Thank you to all those who entered. Stay tuned for updates including our 2026 finalists!

LAST CHANCE Today is the final day you can nominate the amazing carers and organisation that make life better for unpaid carers for this year’s Carers UK Awards. 👉 https://carersuk.pulse.ly/zuy7zfnfdd Proudly supported by Regina

If you're caring for someone who is disabled, older, or seriously ill, we want to hear your views and experiences. The #StateOfCaring survey 2026 is open. Tell us what matters to you and help build a powerful case for better support for unpaid carers: https://bit.pulse.ly/swn3t7x0ar

@theguardian.com reporting, developed using Carers UK evidence reveals that unpaid carers have been unable to stop Carer's Allowance payments despite informing the DWP of a change in circumstance, and are left facing the increasing worry of potential debt. https://bit.pulse.ly/xlihhgndap

ONE WEEK TO GO Nominations for The 2026 Carers UK Awards close in just one week! Enter your nominations now! https://carersuk.pulse.ly/lo8ntumgq9 Proudly supported by Regina

Young carers and adult carers met with Sir Ed Davey MP and Alison Bennett MP yesterday to share their experiences, and to discuss the importance of creating communities where carers of all-ages are recognised, valued and supported.

For #CarersWeek, Zahra Lakhan-Bunbury from our Employers for Carers team shares her reflections on what has already been an inspiring and impactful week. Read Zahra's blog here: https://bit.pulse.ly/i2t7xllky0

A highlight of Carers Week was our annual parliamentary event. We had fantastic engagement with 90 MPs and Peers hearing directly from unpaid carers about the challenges cares face, the support they urgently need and the importance of building carer friendly communities.

Our Chief Executive, Helen Walker, was interviewed on the BBC London Breakfast Show this morning to talk about Carers Week and the issues many unpaid carers face. It begins at the 7:45 mark. You can listen back here: https://bit.pulse.ly/clz1kr9gll

Join us online at 3pm for a Share and Learn session with Sara Challice, award-winning author of ‘Who Cares?’. We'll discuss the issues carers face and Sara will share her insights into why these happen and what can be done to help make life easier. Join: https://bit.pulse.ly/ioqhvwp6gx

Today we’ve invited carers to join our #CarersWeek parliamentary event to talk to MPs and Peers about the reality of caring and the need to build carer friendly communities. Carers Week is led by Carers UK with the support of six other charities.

Join us today at 3pm for a panel discussion with Carers UK volunteers. The conversation will focus on life as a working carer, the challenges it can bring, and some tips that may help. Join us, ask questions, and share your experiences. Join here: https://bit.pulse.ly/fuzoc1qjad

Supporting unpaid carers to stay in work is essential to building carer friendly communities. For #CarersWeek, John Perryman from Carers UK explores the challenges facing working carers and why stronger employment rights and workplace support are needed. https://carersuk.pulse.ly/kbrunif9lg

Tiggy Walker, our patron, and @thejeremyvine.bsky.social have a moving discussion where they both share their memories of Tiggy’s late husband, Johnnie, and her experiences of caring for him. The conversation begins at 1:06. You can listen here: https://bit.pulse.ly/0gqjmxfzt6

We joined The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and staff from the Government's Northern Ireland Office in London to mark Carers Week. We shared insights on our support services, building carer friendly communities, and improving support for carers at home and work.

Our Director of Devolved Nations, Kirsten Hogg celebrates her fist #CarersWeek with Carers UK and shares her thoughts on this year's theme of Building Carer Friendly Communities.

We’ll cover what you might be entitled to, how different benefits work together, and what to watch out for if your circumstances change. This session aims to help you feel more confident in checking your entitlements and support available to you. Join: https://bit.pulse.ly/iftck7bcpr

Thank you @katedeardenmp.bsky.social for launching this important consultation. This is a vital opportunity to make the case for statutory paid Carer's Leave - a right that could help thousands of carers stay in work while managing their caring responsibilities.

Think that gardening isn’t for you? Think again! Green Care for You is a two‑week journey for unpaid carers who want to learn how to connect with nature and become more active in their everyday life without pressure or expectations. Sign up today: https://emma-live.pulse.ly/ccknavqwue