Christmas 2021
While Christmas can be a joyful time, sadly, for many it can be incredibly difficult. We know all too well that Christmas can be a challenging time for unpaid carers. NEWCIS are here to provide…
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Keep Wales safe this winter
We all want the pandemic to be over, but the virus is still here and infecting people. Together we can keep each other safe. This leaflet from the Welsh Government contains information on the steps…
Carers Trust survey of unpaid adult carers
The survey will produce important findings on carers’ views on the social care system, and the support they need. These findings in turn will be used in advocacy work in Wales and across the UK…
What support do Alzheimer’s carers really need?
According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are more than 670,000 people in the UK caring for people with dementia and these are mostly unpaid roles involving people caring for relatives or friends. Many dementia patients…
New package of support for unpaid carers
On Carers’ Rights Day Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has outlined how £7m Welsh Government funding will support unpaid carers in recognition of the vital support they provide to the people they care…