Menu
12/11/2013
Carer Charity Manifesto Launched
A Northern Ireland charity that seeks to help carers and their families has published its manifesto, following concerns of increased pressures on health and social care institutions.
CAUSE has said that the government's 'Transforming Your Care' (TYC) scheme could put pressure of carers across Northern Ireland.
The manifesto is being launched today at Stormont.
Census data has shown that the number of carers increased from 185,000 to 214,000 in Northern Ireland between 2001 and 2011.
One in ten of all carers in Northern Ireland suffer from ill health. This number rises to one in five for those providing substantial care.
The highest proportions of carers suffering ill health are found in Belfast where 14% of all carers are in poor health and 24% of those are caring for over 50 hours a week.
Carers save the Northern Ireland economy £4.4bn a year with the unpaid care they provide, according to CAUSE.
(IT/MH)
CAUSE has said that the government's 'Transforming Your Care' (TYC) scheme could put pressure of carers across Northern Ireland.
The manifesto is being launched today at Stormont.
Census data has shown that the number of carers increased from 185,000 to 214,000 in Northern Ireland between 2001 and 2011.
One in ten of all carers in Northern Ireland suffer from ill health. This number rises to one in five for those providing substantial care.
The highest proportions of carers suffering ill health are found in Belfast where 14% of all carers are in poor health and 24% of those are caring for over 50 hours a week.
Carers save the Northern Ireland economy £4.4bn a year with the unpaid care they provide, according to CAUSE.
(IT/MH)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 June 2021
No Legislative Power To Give NI Carers One-Off Covid Payment
Alliance have said that they are "devastated" over the news that the Health Minister does not have the legislative powers to give a one-off COVID payment to carers here.
No Legislative Power To Give NI Carers One-Off Covid Payment
Alliance have said that they are "devastated" over the news that the Health Minister does not have the legislative powers to give a one-off COVID payment to carers here.
29 June 2010
Help Needed For NI's Carers: BMA
A major national medical conference has been urged to lobby the Government to "do more to support carers". Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the British Medical Association's (BMA) Northern Ireland Council, spoke out as the body launched its policy 'Supporting carers and young carers in Northern Ireland'.
Help Needed For NI's Carers: BMA
A major national medical conference has been urged to lobby the Government to "do more to support carers". Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the British Medical Association's (BMA) Northern Ireland Council, spoke out as the body launched its policy 'Supporting carers and young carers in Northern Ireland'.
20 April 2021
Further Details Of Scheme To Support Unpaid Carers Released
Further details of a £4.4million scheme to support unpaid carers has been released.
Further Details Of Scheme To Support Unpaid Carers Released
Further details of a £4.4million scheme to support unpaid carers has been released.
04 August 2023
£1.6m Support For Carers Funding Announced
Funding of more than £1.6 million has been announced in the fourth and final round of grants from the Support for Carers Fund, the Department of Health has announced.
£1.6m Support For Carers Funding Announced
Funding of more than £1.6 million has been announced in the fourth and final round of grants from the Support for Carers Fund, the Department of Health has announced.
07 June 2022
Carers Hailed 'Backbone Of Society' – Swann
Marking the launch of Carers Week Health Minister Robin Swann has paid tribute to the thousands of carers across Northern Ireland. Carers Week brings together individuals, groups and organisations to raise awareness of caring, highlights the challenges unpaid carers face and recognises the contribution they make to families and communities.
Carers Hailed 'Backbone Of Society' – Swann
Marking the launch of Carers Week Health Minister Robin Swann has paid tribute to the thousands of carers across Northern Ireland. Carers Week brings together individuals, groups and organisations to raise awareness of caring, highlights the challenges unpaid carers face and recognises the contribution they make to families and communities.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
