Unpaid Carers

Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what's going on at home’
band practice at Kingston Carers Network
Changemakers

Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what's going on at home’

Kingston Carers Network was named a Big Issue Changemaker after being nominated by Lib Dem leader Ed Davey. Here's how the group gives carers a priceless outlet
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren't left behind?
Letters

Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren't left behind?

Revealed: Over a third of parents who care for sick or disabled children have considered suicide
Screenshot of the film More Than A Parent depicts an unpaid parent carer sitting on the floor of her kitchen
Social care

Revealed: Over a third of parents who care for sick or disabled children have considered suicide

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