The Carers Trust is a charity in the

United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and ...

which supports

carers A caregiver or carer is a paid or unpaid member of a person's social network who helps them with activities of daily living. Since they have no specific professional training, they are often described as informal caregivers. Caregivers most commo ...

. It works with a network of partner organisations to help carers with the challenges of their caring roles.

History

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers was created on the initiative of

Anne, Princess Royal Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise; born 15 August 1950), is a member of the British royal family. She is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the only sister of ...

in the UK in 1991. At that time people caring at home for family members or friends with

disabilities Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, ...

and chronic illnesses were scarcely recognised as requiring support. The Trust was the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. Through its unique network of 144 independently managed Carers' Centres, 85 young carers services and interactive websites, The Trust provided quality information, advice and support services to over 400,000 carers, including around 25,000 young carers. In recognition of its work for the welfare and development of young people, the Trust was a member of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS).Full list of NCVYS members
In 2012, the organisation merged with

Crossroads Care Crossroads Care, also known as Crossroads, was a registered charity in England and Wales which provided support for carers. In 2012, it merged with The Princess Royal Trust for Carers to form Carers Trust. The organisation was first establishe ...

to form the Carers Trust.

References

*''Carers Centre Statistical Survey 1 April 2006 - 31 March 2007''. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. 2007. *''State of Social Care 06-06'' report. CSCI. London. 2006 *''It Could be You, the chances of becoming a carer'', Carers UK 2001 *''Securing Good Care for Older People: Taking a long-term view'', Wanless, D. London: King's Fun. 2006. *General Household Survey. 2000. *''Real change, not short change: Time to deliver for carers'', Carers UK, 2007. *National Carers Strategy Consultation; Submission from CLASP Carers Centre in Leicestershire. 2007. *''Carers Speak Out'' The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. London. 2002. *''Young Carers in the UK The 2004 Report'', Dearden, C and Becker, S. Loughborough University Young carers research group. 2004. *
Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England
', Home Office. 2004. *''Women's Mental Health: Into the Mainstream. Strategic Development of Mental Health Care for Women''. London: Department of Health. 2002. *''Hidden Harm'', Advisory Council on Misuse of Drugs. Home Office. 2003.

External links

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The Carers Trust network of servicesThe National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS)
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Carers A caregiver or carer is a paid or unpaid member of a person's social network who helps them with activities of daily living. Since they have no specific professional training, they are often described as informal caregivers. Caregivers most commo ...

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