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REGISTER & ADD YOUR VOICE

The NUCUF is a non-profit organisation run by unpaid carers, for unpaid carers. We believe the only way to support one another is to unite, so we are forming the first recognised Union for Unpaid Carers.

There are 5.9 million registered unpaid carers in the UK. Research suggests it can take up to 3 years for an individual to recognise they are a carer. We help people identify their role and point them toward the support they need.

Annual National Saving

£164bn

Unpaid carers save the UK economy over £164bn annually—the equivalent of £34,200 per person.

We know many are afraid to take action because of the continuity of care. We are here to reassure you: if you decide to take official action with us, you will be supported every step of the way.

Together we can make change happen for the millions struggling to meet financial demands.

A YouGov Poll in 2023 suggested there are as many as 10.6m Unpaid Carers in the UK.
In August 2023 the DWP stated only 1.4m were claiming carers allowance.
(YouGov 2023)

What We Will Do & How We Will Do It

The NUCUF is committed to being the voice that demands a seat at the table.

Recognition

Gaining official recognition from the DWP and Department for Business & Trade to ensure a seat at the table for unpaid carers.

Fairer Rates

Campaigning for a rise to the National Living Wage or a negotiated hourly rate to end the cycle of insufficient support.

National Strategy

Co-ordinating with Government on a national package of care that puts carers at the forefront of every discussion.

Accountability

Holding local authorities accountable to ensure they are strictly adhering to their duties toward unpaid carers.

Remove Thresholds

Seeking to remove the restrictive earnings threshold in favour of a tailored approach for working carers.

Justice & Reparations

Seeking reparations for those prosecuted due to DWP technical errors and ensuring all affected know their rights.

Stability & Support

Securing dedicated emotional, mental, and financial support. We ensure you are signposted to the right place for the right support—first time, every time.

Unpaid Carers save the UK Economy £163bn per year — That’s £34,200 per carer, or put another way, it’s enough to fund another NHS Service for a whole year.

(Carers UK 2023)

National & Local Updates

Crisis Signposting

19th April 2026

No Direction For Unpaid Carers

Nearly two thirds of UK Councils have no clear signposting to direct unpaid carers in time of crisis.

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Benefit Rates

16th February 2026

Government Announces New Welfare Rates

New rates for 2026/2027 reflect inflation but have been condemned by campaigners as insufficient.

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Alison Bennett MP

1st February 2026

Carers Are At Breaking Point

MP Alison Bennett highlights the critical need for a national strategy to support struggling carers.

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New Zealand Ruling

9th December 2025

Landmark Ruling in New Zealand

New Zealand Supreme Court recognises full-time family carers as state employees entitled to worker benefits.

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