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It's time to support carers
— policy manifesto | | Corporate Author | Carers UK |
| Publisher | Carers UK, London, [2010] |
| Pages | 23 pp |
| Source | Download: www.carersuk.org/Newsandcampaigns/Itstime/Ourmanif... Carers UK, 20 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4LX. http://www.carersuk.org |
| Keywords | Informal care ; Social policy ; Manifestos ; Carers UK. |
| Annotation | There are six million carers in the UK, and by 2017 the numbers of older people needing care will outstrip the numbers of carers available to provide care. This manifesto is part of a new social contract that Carers UK is proposing. It sets out a blueprint for the next government to "achieve real and lasting change" for carers and their families, by presenting facts and evidence on what carers want, and the action needed on six major themes. First, on health and care, carers want good quality, reliable and affordable care. Second, employment and training: carers want to remain in work for as long a possible if that is their choice. Third, poverty and social exclusion: carers want to be free from the fear that caring will force them into poverty. Fourth, equality and human rights: carers want to be respected for the contribution they make. Fifth, young carers want the chance to engage in education, play and socialise like other young people. Lastly, recognition, information and advice: carers want the right information and advice, at the right time so they don't miss out. An appendix includes a progress report on what has been met for carers, measured against Carers UK's recommendations in 2005. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100409001 E |
| Classmark | P6: TM2: VLF: PYCN |
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