Removal of the barriers facing carers who want to work

The problem

1 in 3 carers are not able to return to work because the right alternative care is not available. 1 in 5 carers are forced to give up work because of their caring responsibilities and can end up isolated and living in poverty. Carers are being discriminated against in the workplace due to their caring role. Carers are offered little help when they are in a position to go back to work. They face barriers when they try to improve their skills through training and education.

What we want

Carers UK's make WORK work campaign is calling on the Government to introduce changes to health and social care services and the tax, benefit and pension system that help carers return to and stay in work. We also want employers to implement flexible working.

Specifically we want

• new laws to protect carers from discrimination
• replacement care services to help carers into and remain in work
• extending the right to flexible working to all carers
• a new advice and guidance service on caring and employment
• help for employers to offer flexible working, backed up with an awareness campaign about the benefits of flexible working
  

• Want to know about your right to request flexible working?
• Not sure if to tell your employer you are caring for someone?
• Thinking of leaving work?
• Want to get back into work?

Read our information section for carers who are juggling work and care. more...

Carers UK has a dedicated section of the website  for employers. Including  information on  business benefits of supporting carers, case studies, best practice and more...