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Carers Trust
Non-profit Organizations
London, England 8,031 followers
Carers Trust is the UK charity working to transform the lives of unpaid carers across the UK.
About us
Carers Trust works to transform the lives of unpaid carers across the UK. We partner with our network of local carer organisations across the UK to provide funding and support, deliver innovative and evidence-based programmes and raise awareness & influence policy. Our vision is that unpaid carers are heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives. We do this with a UK wide network of quality assured independent partners and through the provision of grants to help carers get the extra help they need to live their own lives. With locally based Network Partners we are able to support carers in their homes through the provision of replacement care, and in the community with information, advice, emotional support, hands on practical help and access to much needed breaks. We offer specialist services for carers of people of all ages and conditions and a range of individually tailored support and group activities. Our vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives. Website: www.carers.org
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http://www.carers.org
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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164–180 Union Street
Unit 101
London, England SE1 0LH, GB
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Spaces, Tay House, 300 Bath Street
Office 64
Glasgow, Scotland G2 4JR, GB
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33-35 Cathedral Road
Cardiff, Wales CF11 9HB, GB
Employees at Carers Trust
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Joanna Dodd
Managing Director, Rochester PR Group - PR and marcomms specialist, helping brands and companies launch in the UK
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Kirsty McHugh
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Andy McGowan
Policy and Practice Manager at Carers Trust; Founder of the Young Carers Alliance
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Andrew Donachie AIC CertPFS Cert CII(FS)
Managing Director | Product Development Specialist | Design Thinker & Innovator across multiple industry verticals
Updates
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Devastating blow for 1.8 million carers! The latest energy price cap will push already struggling carers deeper into fuel poverty. With no extra support in sight, this winter could be unbearable for many. It's time for urgent action! Find out more:
Soaring energy bills will have devastating effect on 1.8 million carers already living in fuel poverty, Carers Trust warns
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Want to enjoy the #BankHolidayWeekend in lovely gardens and support carers at the same time? Visit National Garden Scheme. They have a range of gardens open this weekend around the UK. The small entry fees go towards supporting carers Find out more: findagarden.ngs.org.uk/
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Shape the future of unpaid care by bidding for our ‘Care Narratives’ project, supported by The Health Foundation & Oxfam GB. We need your expertise to shift the narrative & spotlight the impact of unpaid carers. Submit your tender by 10th September:
Shaping the future of unpaid care: Bid to join the ‘Care Narratives' project
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"It's extremely frustrating that so many carers continue to suffer the consequences of an archaic Carer's Allowance system unfit for the present day." - Carers Trust's Dominic Carter In this article, we discuss how carers are unfairly penalized with excessive fines or legal action for unintentionally breaking the complex rules surrounding #CarersAllowance. The system is outdated and in desperate need of reform.
Warning for carers over rules that could land you with huge bill - how to avoid
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New rules for schools come into force today from UK Government, aiming to tackle worsening attendance. The unique challenges facing young carers’ attendance, and how best to support them, is a key topic for our online conference.
Transforming Educational Opportunities For Young Carers
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We comment in this article on how carers being forced into paying grossly excessive fines or face going to court after unknowingly breaching complicated rules for claiming #CarersAllowance. The benefit is unfit for purpose and needs a complete overhaul. https://lnkd.in/eDh8TqAN
Unpaid carer says DWP's fraud prosecution threat was ‘like blackmail'
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Join Carers Trust and help young carers in education. The Programme Officer role will design and pilot interventions that improve education for young carers. Collaborate with stakeholders, innovate solutions, and make a lasting impact. Join us in empowering young carers through education! Find out more and apply:
Programme Officer (Education) role at Carers Trust
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