Open letter signed by more than 10,000 unpaid carers delivered to new Prime Minister
Carers UK hand-in letter signed by over 10,000 people to 10 Downing Street, calling for a step-change in support for unpaid carers from the new Government and the development of a new and ambitious National Carers Strategy.
Unpaid carers delivered an open letter to the new Prime Minister, on 15 August 2024, calling on Sir Keir Starmer to make support for those providing unpaid care for a partner, relative or friend who is elderly, ill or disabled one of his Government’s top priorities.
The letter, organised by Carers UK, was signed by over 10,000 people and calls for urgent and decisive action to address the challenges unpaid carers are currently facing.
It includes unpaid carers’ key priorities and outlines how the Government can take significant steps to ensure they are properly recognised and supported over the next five years. These include reforming and increasing Carer’s Allowance, introducing paid Carer’s Leave, and a long-term funding settlement for adult social care.