Three-quarters of carers (74 per cent) with some of the most intensive caring responsibilities say their community does not understand or value their caring role, resulting in high numbers of them struggling to balance other areas of their lives with caring.
I'm three months into the new job and this is my first Carer Week. It's really impressive to see how much activity is taking place across the UK. Local carers services have been brewing up a whole range of events in local libraries, town halls, shopping centres, social media and much more besides. Carers Trust have been on TV and radio, raising awareness of carers and the work of our local carers services.
This is a hugely exciting time for the Green Party - and for progressive politics in Britain. By seeking the nomination to become the first job-shared leadership in modern British politics we are demonstrating our pledge to 'do politics' differently.
An 11-year-old girl with a neurological disability was handcuffed and restrained with a mesh hood and leg straps while being held in custody, the police watchdog found.
The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local authority adult social care and the quality of care provided.
Former Paralympian Baroness Grey-Thompson has warned leaving the European Union would prevent British people with disabilities benefiting from plans to boost accessibility.