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Older People's Commissioner calls for evidence
Review of respite
Carers get new rights in Wales
Report back from Wales Carers Summit 2nd October 2009
Carers from all over Wales attended our very successful summit in Mid Wales. They took time out from their busy caring responsibilities to listen to and question politicians from Westminster and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Carers deserve better financial support
Carers UK has reacted to today’s report from the Committee of Public Accounts (Supporting Carers to care, 42nd Report of Session 2008-09) which reveals that carers find it hard to access state benefits and employment support because of confusing and complex processes and poor communication from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Carers win new rights in Wales
Rhodri Morgan, the First Minister has announced that a new law for carers will be part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s legislative programme for the coming year. This marks a major success in the campaign by Carers Wales to improve the support available for carers
New law to cap care charges to £50
Carers Wales has fought for free home care for many years and has been part of the Coalition on Charging Cymru, (COCC) a consortium of voluntary organisations representing the interests of older people, disabled people and carers.
MBE for carer Dave Burgess
Carer Dave Burgess has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's birthday honours.
Carers at Breaking Point
Over three-quarters (76%) of people in Wales who provide unpaid care for a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled have reached breaking point due to the pressures of their caring role, according to new research issued to launch Carers Week 2009 (8-14 June).
Torfaen County Council and local Health Authorities fail carers
Two parent carers from Torfaen have had a complaint upheld by the Ombudsman for Wales.
Carers to get protection at work following landmark European Court of Justice case
The European Court of Justice today ruled that the laws which protect disabled people against discrimination not only apply to the person themselves, but also to their carer.
New legislation for carers moves a step closer
Carers Wales has been pushing the Welsh Assembly Government and Assembly Members to introduce new Welsh legislation to promote equality and wellbeing for carers. Yesterday the First Minister, Rhodri Morgan AM, confirmed that the government would be seeking powers "to provide support for carers by placing appropriate duties on public sector organisations". The LCO put forward earlier in the year by Helen Mary Jones AM and which received unanimous support in the Assembly, will provide a platform for the full government proposal.
Carers urged to check council tax
With Council Tax bills for 2008 about to issued Carers UK is urging carers to make sure they are paying the correct amount. It is not widely publicised but some carers could qualify for up to 50% off their council tax bills.
Carers UK hails landmark case as millions of carers get protection at work
A carer has won the initial stages of her case at the European Court of Justice which could give new rights to millions of carers.
Carers lose £11,000 a year in earnings
New statistics, published to coincide with Carers UK’s Carers Rights Day, Friday 7 December 2007, show that the average loss in earnings last year by carers who had either to give up their job, reduce their hours or take a more junior position in order to care for sick, frail or disabled relatives or partners, was £11,050.
Carers being sold short
New Carers UK report, Real change, not short change, presses for full review of incomes and services for carers and their families
New money for carers
A £1 million increase in money for carers has been announced by Carer’s Champion and deputy health and social services Minister John Griffiths AM, as he launches a new strategy for carers in Wales..
Social care system is failing four million working age carers
Care services are failing Britain’s four million working age carers, making it harder or even impossible for them to hold down a job, according to one of the largest in-depth surveys of carers commissioned by Carers UK.