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State of Caring Survey 2020

Source: Carers UK The State of Caring Survey is the UK’s most comprehensive research into the lives and experience of carers. The 2020 survey is now open and will close on 17 May 2020. TAKE THE SURVEY We are so grateful to each and every person who takes the time
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Free e-learning programme boosts confidence and skills amongst unpaid carers

Source: Carers UK National charity Carers UK has launched its latest digital innovation for unpaid carers in a drive to recognise their valuable skills and experience. The interactive e-learning programme, Learning for Living, helps carers develop greater understanding of the unique skills and knowledge they apply on a day-to-day basis in
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Young carers ‘average £12,000 of unpaid work a year’

Source: BBC Young carers spend an average of 25 hours a week looking after loved ones, new research suggests. Their unpaid work is the equivalent of £12,000 a year on a part-time carer’s wage, says Action for Children. Describing it as a “hidden child workforce”, the charity says the amount