Research that says ‘unjust’ care charges cause ‘spiralling debts’ could support Burnham’s push for reform buff.ly/WKdWz97 @marisharay.bsky.social @centreforcare.bsky.social @eddavey.libdems.org.uk @carers-uk.bsky.social @munirawilson.bsky.social @johnpring.bsky.social @salbrinton.bsky.social

Research that says ‘unjust’ care charges cause ‘spiralling debts’ could support Burnham’s push for reform

Disabled people have told researchers that charging for social care is “unjust and harmful”, just as the new prime minister has spoken of his determination to address reform of the social care syst…

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Clare Gardiner reflects on the needs of, and support available to, #unpaidcarers providing end of life care who are in employment as the Dept for Business & Trade seeks views in their Consultation into employment support for unpaid carers centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026... #socialcare

Supporting end of life carers in paid employment

Clare Gardiner reflects on the needs of unpaid carers providing end of life care who are in employment, what support is available to them in the UK, what we can learn from international examples and o...

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Centre for Care Director Professor Kate Hamblin responds to Andy Burnham's speech today outlining his approach to #socialcare change: centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2...

Our statement on Andy Burnham's speech today on social care change

Today Andy Burnham MP made a key speech outlining his approach to social care change, with three key actions.

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How can the Department for Work and Pensions re-build trust with carers? Becky Driscoll reflects on our most recent policy event in Westminster where attendees explored how the DWP can re-build a meaningful releationship with carers: centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2... #unpaidcarers

How can the Department for Work and Pensions re-build trust with carers? Highlights from our policy breakfast

Our research finds that for many carers, their experience of claiming welfare benefits is characterised by stress, anxiety, and feeling devalued.

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New commentary: The Case for Paid Carer’s Leave John Perryman @carers-uk.bsky.social and Kate Hamblin explore the case for paid carers leave as the Department for Business and Trade seeks views on the leave options available to unpaid carers: centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2... #unpaidcarers

The Case for Paid Carer’s Leave

Kate Hamblin and John Perryman explore the case for paid carers leave as the Department for Business and Trade seeks views on the leave options available to unpaid carers.

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The Centre for Care has been commissioned by the @nihr.bsky.social to pilot the design and delivery of a new nationally representative survey of #unpaidcarers in England. Read all about it here: centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026...

New survey of unpaid carers to launch this year

The Centre for Care has been commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to pilot the design and delivery of a new nationally representative survey of unpaid carers in E...

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Join the Centre for Care on 3 Sept (2:30-4pm) for an online research showcase on national policy, digital care tech, and collective action. Featuring insights from Skills for Care, LSHTM, University of Sheffield & more. Register your place here: centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026... #socialcare

Research showcase event: Agendas, challenges, and opportunities for the adult social care workforce

Join us on 3rd September 2026 for a research showcase on adult social care workforce in the UK.

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A new LGA report links housing to independence, prevention and wellbeing, recognising that housing-with-care options, accessible housing, home adaptations and lifetime adaptable design should all be viewed as core components of adult social care. 🔗 More at: www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

New report! Published by @nuffieldfoundation.org today shows the need to move beyond individual casework and develop holistic approaches that address the systemic inequalities driving these families' needs in domestic abuse and child protection cases: centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026...

New study calls for rethink of domestic abuse responses in children’s services

A major new study funded by the Nuffield Foundation has raised concerns about how domestic violence and abuse is understood and responded to within children’s services, warning that current systems of...

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It’s #CarersWeek2026! This year the theme is “Building Carer-Friendly Communities”, and we want to tell you about our series of training sessions aiming to improve support for #unpaidcarers in workplace communities in Sheffield. (a thread) centreforcare.ac.uk/impact-and-p...

Sheffield Cares About Carers

The Centre for Care is developing a training package alongside Sandwich Generation Support to improve Sheffield employers' understanding of the challenges faced by employees with caring responsibiliti...

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It’s #CarersWeek2026! This year the theme is “Building Carer-Friendly Communities”, and we want to tell you about our research on the care ecosystem (a thread) Read our round up of Carers Week research and activities here: centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2... @carers-week.bsky.social

Carers Week 2026: 'Building Carer-friendly communities'

We have put together a roundup of some of our community-focused research, and opportunities to get involved in improving support for carers in the UK.

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It’s #CarersWeek2026! This year the theme is “Building Carer-Friendly Communities”, and we want to tell you how good data is crucial to understanding care in your community (a thread) Read our overview of Carers Week activities and research here: centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2...

Proud to have teamed up with @cwmpas.bsky.social to commission this research into social care co‑operatives. Thanks to: @centreforcare.bsky.social‬, the Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS) at the University of Kent, @careresearchwales.bsky.social, @impadultcare.bsky.social, @ukri.org & NIHR.

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In our new report released today, researchers at the Centre for Care explore 'Social Care Co-operatives in the UK'. Why do Social Care Co-operatives matter? 🧵 centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026... #SocialCareDay #Research #Co-operatives

Carers UK’s Chief Executive, Helen Walker, lays out the stark reality faced by unpaid carers and what society needs to do to build carer friendly communities. This conference is sponsored by @centreforcare.bsky.social #StateOfCaringConference

In our new report released today, researchers at the Centre for Care explore 'Social Care Co-operatives in the UK'. Why do Social Care Co-operatives matter? 🧵 centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026... #SocialCareDay #Research #Co-operatives

New commentary! Becky Driscoll provides an overview on the UK Government's recent update on addressing the Independent Review of Carer's Allowance Overpayments' recommendations, and presents our new Research Briefing. centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026... #unpaidcarers

Accountability and action at last for unpaid carers with Carer’s Allowance overpayments? Complexity, vulnerability and harm in the welfare benefits system

Becky Driscoll provides an overview on the UK Government's recent update on addressing the Independent Review of Carer's Allowance Overpayments's recommendations, and presents our new Research Briefin...

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In our latest commentary @jaylingham.bsky.social and Majella Kilkey explore the UK government's recent announcement of plans for extensive changes to laws around migrants’ rights to settle in the UK: centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2...

When migration policy meets everyday care: a commentary on the ‘biggest shake-up of the migration system in 50 years’

Jayanthi Lingham and Majella Kilkey explore the UK government's recent announcement of plans for extensive changes to laws around migrants’ rights to settle in the UK.

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We heard from some fascinating speakers at last week's #ntsummit. The recordings of all our sessions and 'snapshot' interviews are now available to explore on our website 👇

Highlights and recordings

Catch up with the video highlights from sessions at Nuffield Trust's 2026 Summit here, as well as presenter slide decks and 'snapshot' interviews with speakers discussing the most important issues aff...

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The Centre for Care Summer School 2026 applications deadline has been extended to Wednesday 11th March! Please share this fantastic opportunity with your networks and follow this link for more information: centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026...

Centre for Care Summer School 2026

The Centre for Care Summer School is a week-long residential programme in Sheffield in September 2026, for students whose PhD studies align with the themes and research of the Centre for Care.

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Congratulations to the Quantitative Analysis and Research Network for Care (QAR-Net Care) on a successful second workshop! We are very proud to support this network and look forward to seeing what comes next. centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2...

2nd QAR-Net Care Workshop Round Up - “Care and Inequality: Bridging Research and Practice”

On 15th and 16th December 2025, a growing community of quantitative care researchers convened in Sheffield for the second QAR-Net Care workshop.

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@centreforcare.bsky.social has published their new report: 'Towards a Better Future for Care' which showcases the Centre’s achievements - from shaping policy & improving care practice, to closing data gaps, advancing care research, and strengthening public understanding of care. 👉 buff.ly/OBiSm76

Applications for the Centre for Care Summer School in Sheffield are now open! Follow this link for more details and to apply, please share with your networks: centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026... #phd #research #summerschool

Centre for Care Summer School 2026

The Centre for Care Summer School is a week-long residential programme in Sheffield in September 2026, for students whose PhD studies align with the themes and research of the Centre for Care.

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We are proud to launch our new interactive report, detailing the impact of the Centre for Care during our first four years and setting out our ambitious roadmap for the future of our centre. Follow this link to learn more: centreforcare.ac.uk/impact-and-p... #towardsabetterfutureforcare

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Government’s top welfare official to step down

Peter Schofield’s departure for personal reasons comes after weeks of fierce criticism of DWP over carer’s allowance scandal

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Today we have announced our 2026-27 project list. We will be running a record ten Demonstrators, eight Facilitator projects and six Networks. Projects were chosen following an open call for applications at the end of 2025, and will launch this September. Find the full list here: lnkd.in/eYZXPQJ4

The costs of caring for a loved one can push #unpaidcarers into poverty. Families of children diagnosed with cancer will have the cost of travelling for treatment covered under a new scheme to be rolled out in England by 2027. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered

The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.

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Today, we have published our brand new report: www.scie.org.uk/consultancy/...   At our launch event in Westminster, we’ll explore the future of social care reform with people who draw on care and support, carers, commissioners, providers, system leaders and MPs.

Influencing better policy and practice nationally - SCIE

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Why we updated our co-production payment rates (and what it means): a shared reflection Rob Walker & @pjcreates.bsky.social explore how #livedexperience in care research is valued & recognised & why this has led to a change in the Centre for Care’s payment policy. centreforcare.ac.uk/updates/2026...

Why we updated our co-production payment rates (and what it means): a shared reflection

Robert Walker and PJ Annand explore how lived experience in care research is valued and recognised, and why this has led to a change in the Centre for Care’s payment policy.

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'Pensions and a fair future for care workers' The Employment Rights Bill heralds change for Adult Social Care workers, but are we ignoring the "pension problem"? Read this new article by @duncfsh.bsky.social and Liam Foster: www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/01/09/p... #careworkers #socialcare

Pensions and a fair future for care workers - Transforming Society

The article argues that improving pensions is essential if reforms to adult social care work are to genuinely address inequality, retention and job quality.

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in a new commentary, Ella Monkcom writes about connecting with experienced researchers on a recent trip to Australia, providing her with conceptual and empirical insights which will impact her #thesis. centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2...

Care, migration and social research in a new context: How my academic visit to Australia is shaping my thesis

Ella Monkcom writes about connecting with experienced researchers on a recent trip to Australia, providing her with conceptual and empirical insights which will impact her thesis.

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