State of Caring Survey 2026
Every year, thousands of family carers and former carers take part in the Carers UK annual State of Caring survey, helping them build the most comprehensive picture of unpaid family
Scam Corner – Suffolk unites in the fight against fraud
Suffolk’s fight against fraud takes a major step forward with the launch of a new partnership. On 17th June Suffolk Trading Standards and Suffolk Constabulary joined forces with businesses and
Carers Week Reflection
Carers Week 2026 was an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and amplify the voices of family carers across Suffolk – and to highlight the vital role they play every day. Throughout
Family carers could get new rights under Government proposals
Millions of unpaid family carers and parents of seriously ill children could be given sweeping new workplace protections through measures announced as part of a consultation launched by Kate Dearden,
Half of all schools failing to record any young carers
On 4th June 2026 The Department for Education published the latest school census data (collected in January 2026) which includes details on the number of young carers known by each
New awards to help make hospitals and GP surgeries more carer friendly
Suffolk Family Carers has launched new Carer Friendly Awards for hospitals and GP surgeries during Carers Week 2026, helping ensure carers feel recognised, supported and valued. The awards encourage health services across Suffolk to better identify, involve and support unpaid carers, building more inclusive and understanding healthcare environments.
Advocacy Service in Suffolk
Have you ever used advocacy services, or supported someone who has? Suffolk County Council would really like to hear about your experiences. Your views can help shape the future of
When caring and work collide – understanding the “tipping point” & how “caring companies” work.
Many unpaid family carers want to work. Not just for income, but because work brings purpose, routine, social contact and a sense of identity. But a new report from Carers
Scam Corner – Read between the lies
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, which can make it harder to spot the signs of a scam. But their tactics can still follow familiar patterns. Unexpected contact, pressure to act
Carers Week 2026
This year Carers’ Week will be taking place between 8th – 14th June with a theme of ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’ Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness
