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New Report: Valuing Carers: 2021/22, the value of unpaid carers in the UK

New statistics show the economic value of contributions made by unpaid carers in the UK is now £184.3 billion a year. One of two reports released for Carers Rights Day. A collaboration with Carers UK.
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Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities (CIRCLE) Re-launch

This event aims to 'relaunch' CIRCLE to reflect a broader range of themes and topics related to care, and re-engaging with local networks, people, services and communities.
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Book seminar – Going into Labour: Childbirth in Capitalism

The Centre for Care, Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) and the Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities (CIRCLE) invite you to a book seminar in Sheffield.
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New Report: Valuing Carers: 2022, Scotland

New figures show the staggering value of unpaid carers in Scotland. One of two reports released for Carers Rights Day. A collaboration with Carers Scotland, this report looks at the value of unpaid care in Scotland.
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Estimating the Cost of Unpaid Care

Unpaid Carers support family, friends and neighbours with challenges related to disabilities, long-term illnesses, or older-age. However, the support that they provide often comes at a significant financial cost to them.
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Seminar: International Care Labour Markets and Ethical Recruitment, Dr Isabel Shutes

Register your place! Join us as we welcome Dr Isabel Shutes to present 'International Care Labour Markets and Ethical Recruitment' for us on 10th December 2024.