Issue

Unpaid Carers

7 stories · discussed at 6 council meetings · 12 councils

Individuals providing care to family members or friends without financial compensation, and the support systems available to them. An individual who provides care for someone without receiving payment. Individuals who provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends with long-term illnesses or disabilities. Individuals who provide care for a family member or friend without receiving payment.

Latest stories

  1. Lewisham Council to enhance unpaid carer support following CQC inspection Lewisham Council is set to enhance its support for unpaid carers as part of a broader strategy to strengthen adult social care services. The commitment comes as the council... Lewisham 15 September 2026
  2. Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Social Care Shows Positive Trajectory with Reduced Waiting Times and Outstanding Reablement Adult social care services in Hammersmith and Fulham are showing a positive trajectory with measurable progress in strengthening performance, improving access, and stabilising... Hammersmith and Fulham 30 June 2026
  3. Carers Charter refreshed for next decade Carers Charter refreshed for the next decade Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026
  4. New carers' charter to be adopted by council Richmond Council is set to adopt a new charter aimed at supporting unpaid carers across the borough, with a focus on improving their health, wellbeing, and access to essential... Richmond upon Thames 30 January 2026
  5. Hillingdon Reviews Support Services for 22,465 Unpaid Carers Hillingdon is reviewing its support services for the 22,465 unpaid carers in the borough, according to a report presented at the Health and Social Care Select Committee meeting... Hillingdon 16 November 2025
  6. Hounslow to Explore Council Tax Relief for Unpaid Carers Hounslow Council is considering providing council tax relief for unpaid carers as part of a broader effort to support those who provide essential care to residents. The council... Hounslow 7 November 2025
  7. Kingston Carers Face Health, Financial Struggles: Report Kingston's unpaid carers are facing significant challenges to their health and financial stability, according to a report presented at the Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel on... Kingston upon Thames 28 October 2025