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Martha's Law - new right for carers in hospitals
A new policy is being rolled out from April in hospitals, giving carers (and those they care for) new rights if they are worried that the person they care for's condition is deteriorating.
A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers
A new policy is being rolled out from April in hospitals, giving carers (and those they care for) new rights if they are worried that the person they care for's condition is deteriorating.
We're delighted to announce a new drop-in Hub for carers, in Merstham. We also have a new venue in Woking, and events happening in Dorking.
The new Carer's Leave Act which will help carers in England, Scotland and Wales, is due to come into force on 6th April 2024.
Carers Trust launches Young Carers Covenant - a national scheme to encourage everyone to do all they can to support young carers
Ahead of an upcoming General Election, carer organisations join together to call on all parties to end poverty among unpaid carers
Thanks to all those who helped make Young Carers Action Day in Surrey a HUGE success - improving the understanding of professionals as well as reaching out to many more carers.
A big thank you to our Helpline team on National Helpline Day. Please call them if you need support!
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Carers want to develop a new National Carers Strategy to better recognise unpaid carers and improve support to them. Find out more and share YOUR important views.
Young Carers Action Day takes place on Wednesday 13th March. We are all calling for 'Fair Futures' for young carers, and for schools, colleges, health and social care professionals and employers to do more. One way you can help is by putting up one of our posters.
Carers Trust makes demands for more help for unpaid carers in Spring Budget, while new Joseph Rowntree Foundation report shows even more carers are in poverty.