The weekend that will change everything.

The National Unpaid Carers Union is calling on Government, Health Care, Charities, Unions and Big businesses to join us at our National Unpaid Carers Assembly.

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Standing Up for Unpaid Carers Across the UK

Rights. Recognition. Protection. A life of your own.

Our Mission:

Unpaid carers hold up the health and social care system — yet remain unseen, unsupported, and financially vulnerable.
The National Unpaid Carers Union and Forum exists to change that.

We fight for:

- Legal rights
- Financial stability
- Workplace protections
- National recognition
- A life of your own

NUCUF is building a future where every unpaid carer is valued, protected, and heard.

Safety Shop

Practical tools designed to make caring safer, easier, and more secure.
Every item is chosen by carers, for carers with real-world use in mind.
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Safety Shop

Find out more about the products we have designed and created to identify cared for and carers quickly and easily.

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Complete Carer Safety Pack

Essential items to keep carers safe during emergencies, night-time care, and travel.

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Carer Card Kit

Everything you need for fast, trusted carer identification -  CIS‑verified, durable, and ready for real‑world use.

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Carer Identity Standard (CIS)

CIS is the UK’s first national identity and verification standard for unpaid carers.

It provides a recognised, trusted way for carers to prove their role across health, social care, workplaces, and essential services.

CIS gives carers:

✓ Verified identity status
✓ Faster access to support
✓ Recognition across organisations
✓ Protection from gatekeeping
✓ A consistent national standard

CIS is built by carers, for carers — and delivered through NUCUF.

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National Carers Blueprint

The National Carers Blueprint sets out a UK‑wide plan to transform the lives of unpaid carers.
It brings together evidence, economic modelling, and real‑world experience to deliver practical, national‑level reform.

The Blueprint covers:

- Economic impact of unpaid care
- National identity and recognition
- Workplace rights and protections
- Health and social care reform
- Carer safety and emergency planning

This is NUCUF’s roadmap for change built by carers, backed by evidence, ready for implementation.


NUCUF is a national community of unpaid carers working together for rights, recognition, and real change.
Membership gives carers access to updates, resources, safety tools, CIS developments, and national advocacy.

NUCUF Membership

Members get:

Early access to NUCUF tools and standards
Updates on national policy and reform
Priority access to CIS developments
Carer safety guidance and resources
Opportunities to shape NUCUF campaigns

Join a growing national movement built by carers, for carers.

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Our Partnership with Voices ADFOCAD

NUCUF works alongside Voices ADFOCAD to strengthen national representation for unpaid carers across Wales and the wider UK. Together, we coordinate policy work, share evidence, and develop UK‑wide standards that reflect the realities of carers in every nation.

Our partnership delivers:

✓ Joint policy development
✓ Shared research and evidence
✓ Cross‑nation alignment on CIS
✓ Stronger national advocacy

A partnership built to give carers a louder, united voice.

Taking action

Before taking national action with the NUCUF, you'll need to decide which is the best option for your circumstances.

To support you in your decision we have provided 3 templated letters which can be completed with your details and sent to both yours and the person you care for's GP.

These letters ensure that your position is formerly recorded and that your responsibilities are clearly understood.

1. You intend to take part in national action.

Use this template if you will be joining NUCUF on strike day.

Open the form by clicking the button.

2. You cant take action due to a lack of adequate provision.

Use this template if you want to take action on strike day - but cannot due to a lack of local provision.

Open the form by clicking the button.

3. You support NUCUF in their actions and stand with Carers but will not take action.

Use this template if you are not taking action but still support Unpaid Carers across the UK and want your support recorded formally.

Open the form by clicking the button.

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