Kate Hamblin and Emily Kenway: The work of care (Institute for Policy Research)

Millions of people throughout the UK provide unpaid care for family members and friends who are disabled, older, or who have a chronic health condition and need support. While the economic value of this care exceeds £180 billion a year, it often comes at a significant personal cost, particularly when adequate support is lacking. Drawing on research and lived experience, Kate Hamblin (Centre for Care) and Emily Kenway (author of Who Cares) examine the social and economic pressures faced by carers. They consider the policy challenges surrounding unpaid care and outline the steps needed from government, employers and public services to improve recognition, protection and support for carers, and to address the growing pressures shaping the future of care. Chaired by Diana Teggi (University of Bath). This Institute for Policy Research event took place on 18 March 2026.

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Kate Hamblin and Emily Kenway: The work of care (Institute for Policy Research) is an episode from Public lecture podcasts by University of Bath.

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This episode was published on Mar 24, 2026.

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