by Candice Baratta | Nov 14, 2024 | General, Newsletter
We were pleased to hear the news that our former Young Carers Service Manager, Chris Vince, has been elected chair of the All Parliamentary Group for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. An APPG is an informal cross-party group that focuses on specific issues and form...
by Candice Baratta | Nov 7, 2024 | General, Newsletter
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November 2024 – and this year’s theme is recognising your rights Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their...
by Candice Baratta | Nov 5, 2024 | General, Newsletter
At the end of October the Chancellor, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered Labour’s first budget for 14 years. We’d like to highlight parts of the budget that may impact unpaid family carers and their cared-for below: Carer’s Allowance From April 2025, the rate...