Carers' Organisations and Their Impact

Sue Yeandle is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities (CIRCLE) in the Department of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield.

• Part 1: Introduction1. Context Part 2: Carers’ organisations emerge2. Into the mainstream: organising for change3. On the global stage: early international cooperationPart 3: Campaigns and influence: organising for policy change 4. Financial support and the value of caring 5. Carer recognition and visibility6. Innovations in services and support 7. Combining paid work and unpaid carePart 4: International carers’ organisations: 2015-20248. Eurocarers engage with the European Union 9. Carers’ global action and ambitionsPart 5: Conclusion10. Achievements and prospects