There are an estimated 6.4 million people in the UK providing unpaid care and support to ill, frail and disabled friends and family members. There are 1.25 million carers caring for over 50 hours a week. Families provide the majority of care in the UK, outstripping social care services and private care providers combined. This contribution is worth an estimated £119 billion a year to the UK economy – more than the total cost of the NHS. Carers United is a unique consortium of the leading carers charities united to help carers. Each charity is committed to supporting people who care for others by providing helplines, advocacy, short term breaks, information, advice and practical help. Carers United are Carers UK, Contact a Family and Carers Trust.
Make-A-Wish UK grants magical wishes to children and young people who have been diagnosed with a critical illness. Since being established in the UK in 1986, we have granted over nearly 15,000 amazing wishes Your donation doesn't just help provide a wish to a seriously ill child, it will give the whole family precious time together, creating memories to cherish for years to come. By making a donation today you will help grant a wish to one of the children who are currently waiting for their wish to come true. A regular donation of £5 a month will ensure that we can continue to grant the wishes of the hundreds of children who turn to us every year.
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By simply completing a donation form, you can choose to support Make-A-Wish UK, directly from your pay.
