Keep Counting Carers

For the first time ever, a question on carers was included in the 2001 Census. This has led to unprecedented, reliable knowledge both locally and nationally about carers. In 2007 Carers UK discovered the question about caring was under threat from a lack of funding and we began our campaign to Keep Counting Carers. In April 2008 Government confirmed that extra funding would be made available and the carers question could be included in England and Wales. This was quickly followed by confirmation that the question could be included in Scotland.

Campaign update April 2008
Laetst update on the campaign and what is happening in Scotland and Northern Ireland
About the Census
Find out why it's important there is a question about carers in the 2011 census
Support for the campaign
Our campaign to keep the question about carers in the 2011 Census was a success thanks to carers and high profile support from politicians and academics.

Page Last Modified: 13/08/2008

Keep Counting Carers

Secondary navigation