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Thanks to everyone who helped to make this year’s Carers Week the biggest ever – with over 2,600 organisations running events up and down the country.
Find out what Carers UK got up to by reading our blog.
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Government Spending Review
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The Government has announced its spending plans for the year 2015-16, including further cuts to public spending and a new social care budget to be shared between the NHS and social care in England. Read our verdict on what the changes will mean for families with caring responsibilities.
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Rhonda's marathon efforts
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Rhonda Fitzpatrick from our Scotland team is planning to run a half marathon in every city where Carers UK has an office! She’ll be racing in Belfast on 22 September, Cardiff on 6 October and Manchester on 20 October. A Glasgow race will follow and she’ll finish with the full London Marathon in April 2014.
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Meet a volunteer
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There are all kinds of ways carers can volunteer to help make a difference to other carers. Pauline Ronson is a volunteer on our helpline. Find out why she decided to volunteer and how she’s making a difference to carers’ lives. |
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Carers in need of support - could you help?
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Caring can give you a lot of skills and experience which could benefit other carers. Our ‘Carers Together’ mentoring project – in partnership with TimeBank – matches experienced carers like you to people who are new to caring or struggling with their caring role.
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Other news |
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Has your GP made a difference to your life? If your GP has helped and supported you in your caring role, there’s still time to nominate them for a Caring about Carers Award. The Awards, now in their fourth year, are given to practices that have made the greatest difference to carers’ lives. Find out more ........................................
Carers Rights Day This year Carers Rights Day will take place on 29 November and the theme will be 'rights, advice, support'. Watch this space for registration details coming soon. ........................................
AGM & National Carers Summit Our AGM and National Carers Summit will take place on Thursday 7 November. Book a place ........................................ Shop at Waitrose?
When you shop online with Waitrose before the end of August you will have the opportunity to vote at the checkout for Carers UK to receive a share of £25,000
Shop now ........................................ |
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Advice line |
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