If you’re managing work alongside your caring responsibilities, finding a good balance isn’t always easy and can become quite a juggling act. But taking time off from work when you need to prioritise someone’s caring needs shouldn’t be a source of stress or worry. We explain your rights as an employee.
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Carers Demand Better!
27 October 25
Cares Scotland coordinated the carers block at the Scotland Demands Better march on Saturday.
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Carers UK response: CQC’s annual assessment of the state of health and social care
24 October 25
The CQC’s annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.
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Join us in the Carers Bloc for Scotland Demands Better!
22 October 25
Find how to take part in the Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh this Saturday.
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Carers UK welcomes Government commitment to publish the independent review into Carer's Allowance overpayments
22 October 25
Carers UK welcomes Government commitment to publish the independent review into overpayments of Carer’s Allowance and its response before the end of this year
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