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**Author:** [@system](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2022 05:39 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/about-the-carers-uk-news-and-campaigns-category/26676 "2022-12-22T05:39:52Z")
Find out about the support provided by Carers UK and how you can get involved in our work to make life better for carers --- ## [One's well-being being sacrificed](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/ones-well-being-being-sacrificed/123209)
**Author:** [@Zulekha\_2209](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Zulekha_2209)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2023 21:44 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/ones-well-being-being-sacrificed/123209 "2023-03-26T21:44:41Z")
I wrote this reflection today and in response to the Carers Allowance Benefit which wasn’t mentioned in the Spring Budget. Does the reflection sound familiar to any of you? “Why do anything in the community if I can’t c… --- ## [New Carers UK report – Unpaid carers: preventing malnutrition and supporting positive nutrition](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/new-carers-uk-report-unpaid-carers-preventing-malnutrition-and-supporting-positive-nutrition/123226)
**Author:** [@CUK\_Membership\_Team](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/CUK_Membership_Team)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2023 13:02 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/new-carers-uk-report-unpaid-carers-preventing-malnutrition-and-supporting-positive-nutrition/123226 "2023-03-26T13:02:05Z")
Carers UK has released a new report with the support of Nutricia that will provide new insight on unpaid carers’ views and priorities when caring for relatives and friends who are underweight or overweight. Diet, nutrit… --- ## [Petition Require public referendums on 15-minute town and city policies](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-require-public-referendums-on-15-minute-town-and-city-policies/123204)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2023 16:54 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-require-public-referendums-on-15-minute-town-and-city-policies/123204 "2023-03-18T16:54:40Z")
Please support + share the following… Require public referendums on 15-minute town and city policies - Petitions --- ## [Have you heard about the Carer Poverty Coalition?](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/have-you-heard-about-the-carer-poverty-coalition/123190)
**Author:** [@CUK\_Membership\_Team](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/CUK_Membership_Team)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2023 17:13 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/have-you-heard-about-the-carer-poverty-coalition/123190 "2023-03-10T17:13:51Z")
The Carer Poverty Coalition, formed in February 2023, is made up of 100 national and local organisations. Collectively, we will be campaigning to: End poverty amongst carers by advocating for policy change that adequa… --- ## [Government to force people on the sick back to work](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/government-to-force-people-on-the-sick-back-to-work/123149)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2023 22:05 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/government-to-force-people-on-the-sick-back-to-work/123149 "2023-03-05T22:05:45Z")
Please support + share the following… --- ## [Supporting LGBTQ+ carers](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/supporting-lgbtq-carers/123140)
**Author:** [@CUK\_Membership\_Team](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/CUK_Membership_Team)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2023 22:02 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/supporting-lgbtq-carers/123140 "2023-02-26T22:02:12Z")
Many LGBTQ+ unpaid carers say they feel isolated, and struggle to access inclusive services. LGBTQ+ carers can face specific challenges, including caring for family members who do not recognise, or have rejected, their … --- ## [Anyone finding this newer format difficult?](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/anyone-finding-this-newer-format-difficult/123103)
**Author:** [@Janet\_1601](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Janet_1601)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2023 19:47 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/anyone-finding-this-newer-format-difficult/123103 "2023-02-14T19:47:25Z")
Hello, I have been a member of the Carer’s UK/ Carers Connect forum for quite some time. However, I am really finding the new lay out difficult to navigate, and there seems to be no continuity in topics. Is anyone els… --- ## [Have your heard of the Carer's Leave Bill?](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/have-your-heard-of-the-carers-leave-bill/123069)
**Author:** [@Paola\_Carers\_UK](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Paola_Carers_UK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2023 15:42 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/have-your-heard-of-the-carers-leave-bill/123069 "2023-01-30T15:42:17Z")
Carer’s Leave Bill Wendy Chamberlain MP’s Private Member’s Bill on Carer’s Leave – which would see millions of unpaid carers who look after older, disabled or seriously ill relatives better supported in the workplace if… --- ## [Spotlight on energy-saving tips](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-energy-saving-tips/69333)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2023 20:56 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-energy-saving-tips/69333 "2023-01-22T20:56:57Z")
Hi all, I’m Jane and I help to develop our Carers UK advice resources - you may have noticed I’ve posted quite a lot recently to share some of our information and gather your feedback. I’d love to hear what types of info… --- ## [Tips for Self Care in Particular Carers getting some sleep](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/tips-for-self-care-in-particular-carers-getting-some-sleep/69293)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_2106123](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Amanda_2106123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 December 2022 18:41 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/tips-for-self-care-in-particular-carers-getting-some-sleep/69293 "2022-12-26T18:41:26Z")
I found that my self care went to zero whilst looking after my Mum and I’ve now got some health issues associated with stress. The biggest problem was lack of sleep. I don’t think I slept properly for 18th months. Wha… --- ## [Petition: Warm This Winter](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-warm-this-winter/70772)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2022 18:54 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-warm-this-winter/70772 "2022-12-14T18:54:39Z")
Please support + share the following Petition: Warm This Winter --- ## [Research Report: Cycles of caring](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/research-report-cycles-of-caring/70736)
**Author:** [@Paola\_Carers\_UK](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Paola_Carers_UK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2022 14:46 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/research-report-cycles-of-caring/70736 "2022-11-25T14:46:43Z")
Today we are launching a new research report, Cycles of caring: transitions in and out of unpaid care, in collaboration with the Centre for Care at the University of Sheffield. Read report: https://www.carersuk.org/for-… --- ## [Carers Rights Day 2022: Caring Costs - Thursday 24 November](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-rights-day-2022-caring-costs-thursday-24-november/70712)
**Author:** [@Paola\_Carers\_UK](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Paola_Carers_UK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2022 17:53 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carers-rights-day-2022-caring-costs-thursday-24-november/70712 "2022-11-24T17:53:20Z")
Carers Rights Day 2022 is taking place on Thursday 24 November. Last year, Carers Rights Day helped us reach thousands of carers through coffee mornings, information stands, Q&A sessions and more. This year, with carers… --- ## [Require council tax SMI discounts be backdated to diagnosis](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/require-council-tax-smi-discounts-be-backdated-to-diagnosis/70070)
**Author:** [@Derek\_1912](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Derek_1912)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2022 18:28 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/require-council-tax-smi-discounts-be-backdated-to-diagnosis/70070 "2022-11-23T18:28:00Z")
Require council tax discounts for dementia are backdated to the diagnosis date People with dementia are only ‘disregarded’ (not counted) for council tax if they have a medical certificate and are eligible for certain be… --- ## [Backdate Council Tax Discounts to date of GP Certification](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/backdate-council-tax-discounts-to-date-of-gp-certification/70064)
**Author:** [@Derek\_1912](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Derek_1912)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2022 18:27 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/backdate-council-tax-discounts-to-date-of-gp-certification/70064 "2022-11-23T18:27:25Z")
The Law needs to be changed so that ALL people with a mental impairment receive Council Tax Discount at the point of GP Certification. Please sign this petition Require council tax discounts for dementia are backdated t… --- ## [Petition: Guarantee the Triple Lock on State Pensions](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-guarantee-the-triple-lock-on-state-pensions/70704)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 0
Please support + share the following; Guarantee the Triple Lock on State Pensions --- ## [Petition: Stop Council Tax Rises](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-stop-council-tax-rises/70693)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 0
Please support + share the following; Petition: Stop Council Tax Rises --- ## [Uttlesford District Council Discrimination agains Carers](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/uttlesford-district-council-discrimination-agains-carers/67959)
**Author:** [@Neil\_19091](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Neil_19091)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2022 21:40 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/uttlesford-district-council-discrimination-agains-carers/67959 "2022-11-02T21:40:24Z")
Uttlesford District Council are Compulsorily Purchasing the home of a son \[me\] and daughter-in-law that have given up careers to provide care and support to their elderly, disabled parents since 2001. The only reason UD… --- ## [Reduce Profit, Headroom & Tax % From Price cap formula](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/reduce-profit-headroom-tax-from-price-cap-formula/70655)
**Author:** [@Melly1](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Melly1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2022 08:07 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/reduce-profit-headroom-tax-from-price-cap-formula/70655 "2022-10-30T08:07:31Z")
This petition isn’t directly related to caring, but is currently affecting us all: Reduce Profit, Headroom and Tax Percentages From Ofgem Price Cap Formula The Ofgem Price Cap formula calculates EBIT (also known as … --- ## [Heading for crisis report](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/heading-for-crisis-report/70636)
**Author:** [@Paola\_Carers\_UK](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Paola_Carers_UK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2022 14:28 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/heading-for-crisis-report/70636 "2022-10-27T14:28:17Z")
Our new report Heading for Crisis: caught between caring and rising costs has been published. The report focusses on the impact of the cost of living crisis on unpaid carers and the research is based on a survey of over … --- ## [Bed blockers out!](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/bed-blockers-out/70612)
**Author:** [@bowlingbun](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/bowlingbun)\ **Replies:** 0
Is Carers UK aware of the government plan to oust “bed blockers” from hospital with 24 hours notice in future? I would be interested to hear the official opinion of CUK? --- ## [Petition: Publish DWP reports and research](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-publish-dwp-reports-and-research/70611)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 0
Please support + share the following Petition: Publish DWP reports and research that are currently being withheld --- ## [Spotlight on coping with stress, depression & the menopause](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-coping-with-stress-depression-the-menopause/69286)
**Author:** [@jane.butler](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/jane.butler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2022 14:33 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/spotlight-on-coping-with-stress-depression-the-menopause/69286 "2022-09-29T14:33:07Z")
Hi, I’m Jane and I work on some of our resources at Carers UK – thank you for visiting our forum. I just wanted to highlight some of our mental health guidance knowing that this is a time of the year when life can feel p… --- ## [State of Caring Survey 2022](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/state-of-caring-survey-2022/70291)
**Author:** [@Michael\_CarersUK](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Michael_CarersUK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2022 05:35 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/state-of-caring-survey-2022/70291 "2022-09-24T05:35:38Z")
Hello everyone We would love to hear your experiences of being a carer in 2022. We’re launching our State of Caring 2022 survey to help us paint a comprehensive picture of what life is like for carers at the moment, th… --- ## [Campaign to Reform Council Tax](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/campaign-to-reform-council-tax/70536)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 0
Please support + share the following Campaign: Fairer Share - The Proportional Property Tax --- ## [Petition: To make Royal Mail public ownership again](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/petition-to-make-royal-mail-public-ownership-again/70503)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 0
Please sign + share the following Petition; To make Royal Mail public ownership again --- ## [Carer Increase Parliament Petition](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carer-increase-parliament-petition/70482)
**Author:** [@Mqrk\_2209](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Mqrk_2209)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2022 08:40 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/carer-increase-parliament-petition/70482 "2022-09-08T08:40:27Z")
This petition has 15,000 signatures so far ;Increase Carer's Allowance to equal 35hrs at National Minimum Wage - Petitions Increase Carer’s Allowance to equal 35hrs at National Minimum Wage Minimum Wage for: 16-17 yea… --- ## [End assessments for disability benefits](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/end-assessments-for-disability-benefits/70487)
**Author:** [@butterfly68](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/butterfly68)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2022 07:27 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/end-assessments-for-disability-benefits/70487 "2022-09-08T07:27:54Z")
Please support + share the following Petition; End assessments and consider disability benefit claims on medical advice alone --- ## [What does the term carer mean to public and press?](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/what-does-the-term-carer-mean-to-public-and-press/68494)
**Author:** [@Margaret\_1611123](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Margaret_1611123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2022 15:30 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/what-does-the-term-carer-mean-to-public-and-press/68494 "2022-09-03T15:30:45Z")
Do you neighbours understand the term carer, or do they think of nurses. Does the term carer now have any meaning should we change it to family carers like in the States or unpaid carers? With cut backs the wheel is re… [Next page](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/c/carers-uk-news-campaigns/8.md?page=1)