National carers news
Fulcrum TV looking for NHS stories
Published 2/05/2012
I am a producer working with an independent production company. We are producing a programme for a broadcaster looking at the issue of whether NHS consultants pursue private practice at the expense…
The Autism Show 15 to 16 June 2012 tickets available now
Published 28/03/2012
The Autism Show, the national event for autism, is dedicated to the two million people in the UK who live and work with autism on a daily basis. The Autism Show is for the growing community of parents,…
What does the budget mean for Carers?
Published 28/03/2012
Carers UK analyses what the 2012 Budget will mean for carers, with measures including increases to the personal tax allowance, planned changes to the Basic State Pension and the possibility of additional…
Need help to go Digital?
Published 27/03/2012
Age UK Lambeth have been working with the Digital Switchover team for some months helping to let people know about the scheme and what they will need to do. If you have older or disabled service users…
The all-new Accessible Property Register website is here!
Published 28/02/2012
The all-new Accessible Property Register website is here! Access specialists, Accessible Property Register www.accessible-property.org.uk, are delighted to announce that their completely new and upgraded…
Seventh Carers Thames Walk Challenge - To Raise £50,000 for Centres
Published 28/02/2012
Seventh Carers Thames Walk Challenge - To Raise £50,000 for Centres Saturday 19th May 2012 Event: The event of ‘Carers Thames Walk’ will be held on Saturday 19th May 2012. The walk will…
BBC4 is looking for elderly members of the community
Published 15/02/2012
Could you help me link into elderly members of the community please for a BBC4 documentary? DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST SUPERMARKET IN STREATHAM IN 1951? DO YOU REMEMBER SHOPPING CHANGING IN THE 50'S?…
Carers Week 2012 Survey now open
Published 2/02/2012
CARERS WEEK SURVEY 2012 the Carers Week survey is now open. Carers UK use the survey as a way of tracking the health and happiness of the 6 million or so unpaid carers in the UK, it forms the basis of…
What does social care mean to you? Radio 4 want to know
Published 31/01/2012
Radio 4’s You & Yours programme looking for people to say what social care means to them In the lead up to the government white paper on social care, Carolyn Atkinson is looking for a range of…
Carers Direct live twitter sessions
Published 16/01/2012
Carers Direct, the national information service for carers are hosting live twitter Q&A sessions every Monday in January from 5-7pm where carers can chat online via Twitter to discuss any questions…
Time for a Break competition
Published 19/12/2011
Free to enter for carers
Campaign for Independent Living Fund
Published 19/12/2011
Would you like to lose the freedom and control over basic aspects of your life? Think about your day - today. What have you done? When did you get up, what did you eat, when did you wash... ? Over 20,…
Clarification on Carers Allowance and PIP
Published 19/12/2011
Please read this press release from Carers UK regarding Carers Allowance and PIP http://www.carersuk.org/newsroom/item/2418-carers-uk-welcomes-clarification-on-vital-carers-benefits-entitlements
NHS Future Forum “listening events”
Published 7/07/2011
Regional Voices is hosting a programme of NHS Future Forum “listening events” as part of the listening exercise in the development of the Health and Social Care Bill. These listening events…
New to Caring? New Guide out
Published 17/06/2011
BUPA and Carers UK have teamed up to create a unique wealth of support and resources to coincide with Carers Week 2011. Are you new to caring for someone? Download this free guide for some helpful advice…
