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No one written off: reforming welfare to reward responsibility
Carers Northern Ireland response to the Welfare Reform Green Paper
Carers Northern Ireland welcomes the opportunity to respond to this Green Paper as it is of critical importance to our members and other carers across the UK.
Census 2011
The 2001 Census was the first Census to include a question on carers. The 2011 Census will therefore provide the first ever opportunity for comparative data on changes in the caring population over a 10 year period. It is Carers Northern Ireland’s view that it is essential to include a question in the 2011Census to measure the impact of an ageing population on the number and nature of carers. Download our full response below.
Section 75
Carers Northern Ireland welcomes Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act, as for the first time, the issue of carers has been brought to the attention of decision makers within public bodies. Section 75 is of vital importance to carers as unlike other Section 75 groups, carers have no other legal protection against discrimination due to their status. Download our full response below.