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#HumansCare | Maya Rani
21 January 2021
Maya Rani from Savar, Bangladesh cares for her daughter who has learning difficulties and a physical disability. Her husband’s health is poor and he…
Isolation and Loneliness
09 June 2020
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make…
International Alliance of Carer Organisations | “Global State of Care” Report Out Now
22 November 2018
After extensive research, the International Alliance of Carer Organisations (IACO) has published a landmark “Global State of Care” report in partners…
The Challenges of an Ageing Population
03 October 2018
This week we acknowledged International Day of Older Persons, which presents an opportunity to both celebrate the elderly population and raise awaren…
Carers need care too | 10 tips for self care for carers
15 May 2018
The very nature of caring means that the welfare of the cared-for person is foremost in the carers mind, leaving very little room for thoughts of sel…
Giving Child Carers a Chance for the Future
19 April 2018
Our research shows that at least 9% of carers in India and Nepal are under 17 years of age. The gender imbalance that is found amongst adult carers e…