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In this issue - July 2012

New law proposed to help improve support for carers

Social care : delay not an option

Book your place at our National Carers Summit

New law proposed to improve support

Carers UK is backing a new law that if passed would help identify hidden carers and improve access to social care services. You can read more about it here. The Bill, championed by Barbara Keeley MP, is the next step in our work to win more support for carers and we need everyone to back the bill if it has any chance of becoming law.

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Carers Week Round up

Congratulations to all who took part in this year's Carers Week.You were part of the biggest Carers Week ever with over 9,000 events taking place around the country. The results of the carers survey showed two in five carers are sacrificing their own health by putting off medical treatment to care.

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Read the survey results

Delay is not an option

As Government prepares to publish plans for reforming social care, Carers UK Chief Executive Heléna Herklots warns we cannot afford more delays. Each day of delay is causing 'desperation and fear' for families caring for relatives.

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Read her statement

Regional Care Awards

Do you know someone in your region who is committed to helping improve services for carers and the people they care for? You can nominate someone in your region that you admire, who has caring experience and goes the extra mile to improve carers' lives.

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Raise money for Carers UK

How do you cope with the demands of caring? Carewell members have been sharing how important it is to look after your own health, as well as the person you care for. For every tip published Bupa will donate £1 to Carers UK!

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Other news

Carers Rights Day: Carers Rights day 2012 will take place on 30 November. ...................................... Islington Carers Hub Launch: Islington Carers Hub provides advice & information by email, phone and face to face, support groups and a flexible breaks fund. Find out more. ........................................ A big thank you to Sainsbury's for supporting Carers Week 2012: Sainsbury's helped raise awareness of carers with their colleagues and customers during Carers Week. Many stores held signposting information days for carers and ran collections to help raise money to support Carers UK. ........................................

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National Carer Summit 2012

Our National Carers Summit is a chance for you to discuss caring issues and question politicians in a live debate. The National Carers Summit is taking place on the 8 November 2012. Bursaries are available for travel and alternative care costs.

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Carer Q & A

Caring is an issue that affects every family and yet everybody's experience of caring is different. Our members and supporters have been sharing their caring experiences. If you'd like to be considered for this section of the website please submit your caring profile.

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