Six million carers in the UK dedicate their time providing unpaid care to a relative or friend who is ill, frail or disabled. Read more...

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NO LIFE OF MY OWN SAY THE UK’S CARERS
More than three-quarters (76%) of people looking after an ill, frail or disabled loved one do not have a life outside of their caring role

Carers Week backed by Party Leaders and 400 General Election candidates
Carers have been contacting their candidates in all parts of the UK with impressive results

Carers Week Blog
Read our latest blog here

More about Carers Week
... and what we can offer

Latest news
Recent news about Carers Week and copies of previous releases

Facts & Information
10 key facts about carers in the UK.

What's happening in your area
Details from over 12,000 local events and activities being held during Carers Week 2010

Celebrity supporters
Stars of stage and screen who pledged support for Carers Week

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Images available to be downloaded

Public rank carers alongside emergency services
8 June 2009: Carers rank alongside the emergency services in terms of their contribution to society, according to new YouGov research, commissioned for Carers Week

Support from MPs
Do MPs support carers?

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