Government announces £500 million Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers Senior woman with her caregiver

In a landmark move to improve pay and conditions for adult social care workers, the Government has announced a £500 million investment to establish...

Dan Benn Tue, 09/30/2025 - 10:08
Unpaid carer support extended A woman out with her carer

Unpaid carers in Wales are set to receive continued support, enabling them to take well-deserved breaks from their demanding roles.

This comes with...

Dan Benn Mon, 02/17/2025 - 10:27
Supporting unpaid carers through innovation Smiling senior man talking to female caregiver

A funding boost has been announced by the government to improve the lives of unpaid carers and care users.

This will come through projects that...

Dan Benn Thu, 11/28/2024 - 09:17
Call for government support for young carers Student catching up on school work

A new report from Carers Trust has found that young carers are missing more than a month of education per year, on average, with this being...

Dan Benn Thu, 09/26/2024 - 10:39
Important support for carers extended Woman taking care of aging parent

The Scottish Government has announced that it has extended support for unpaid carers so that thousands more can benefit.

After being piloted across...

Dan Benn Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:27
UK’s largest roll-out of digital support for unpaid carers Woman and elderly mother

More than 250,000 carers will benefit this week from the UK’s largest roll-out of digital support.

North East residents who care for a relative or...

Peter Johnson Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:05
Children’s social care reforms around the country Father and toddler daughter in therapist office during counselling assessment meeting

The Government has announced new funding that will see reforms to support children’s social care around the country.

Local authorities have been...

Dan Benn Thu, 10/26/2023 - 09:49
Carer support initiative launched by ADASS President Relaxed senior man and female nurse having coffee

The President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has launched a new challenge that will improve the support available...

Dan Benn Tue, 10/24/2023 - 11:49
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