Carers Trust

Carers Trust is the UK charity transforming the lives of unpaid carers. We work alongside our network of local carer organisations to provide funding and support to unpaid carers, to deliver innovative and evidence-based programmes and to raise awareness & influence policy.

We work to ensure that every carer who needs help is able to access a great local service.  Our partners support carers in their homes through grants and replacement care and in the community with information, advice and emotional support.  Carers can also access hands on practical support and much needed breaks. Our local partners support carers of people of all ages and conditions and in a wide range of circumstances. 

Kirsty McHugh, Chief Executive Carers Trust, said:

“Carers have been undervalued and overlooked by successive governments for far too long. So it’s a scandal they are now paying a heavy price for this neglect. Carers often have to give up paid work because of the demands of their caring role. That means they’re far more likely to live in poverty than the wider population. Carers’ responsibilities can also take a heavy toll on their mental and physical wellbeing. And if you’re a young carer, the time you spend caring means you stand far less of a chance of getting good exam results, going to university or getting the career you want.

“This is unacceptable and has to change. At Carers Trust, we’re working with a network of 130 local carer organisations to help level the playing field. Carers Week is a vital opportunity to shine a spotlight on the tough challenges faced by carers everywhere.”

To find your nearest Carers Trust local partner organisation, visit carers.org or call 0300 772 9600.