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ParliCare is the Workplace Equality Network (WEN) for carers in Parliament, which aims to raise awareness of and support for all colleagues and other passholders with caring responsibilities.

According to Carers UK, as of 2022 there are approximately 10.6 million people who are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill, and many more that are juggling work with providing care for children. 

Many of us are stretched to the limit: juggling care with work and family life, or even struggling with poor health ourselves. ParliCare seeks to support all colleagues with this growing caring challenge. There is an increasing recognition of the importance of supporting all carers both as an end to itself and to ensure that both Houses of Parliament are able to foster and retain the talents of all of their staff. ParliCare will help the administrations of both Houses rise to this challenge. 

ParliCare is part of the UK Carers Network, and the administrations of both Houses are members of Carers UK. All colleagues can access additional support and guidance through these sources. 

Our objectives 

  • Raise awareness of issues related to caring in Parliament. 
  • Create a supportive and inclusive environment. 
  • Promote equality of opportunity for carers. 

What we do 

The ParliCare community aims to create a supportive environment for people with any caring challenge by: 

  • signposting support services for carers in Parliament and outside 
  • creating informal networks of carers for sharing experiences and coping strategies
  • identifying and working to remove barriers to opportunities for colleagues and raising awareness of issues related to providing care and balancing work. 

Part of this work will include promoting the support framework provided via the Employee Assistance Programme and the Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service. 

ParliCare will collaborate with the Inclusion and Diversity teams, other WENs, relevant charities, trusts, and subject matter experts, where appropriate. 

Eligibility and joining 

Membership is open to anyone with a Parliamentary pass who supports the missions and objectives of the network. 

To get involved in ParliCare's work, please email parlicare@parliament.uk.