Balancing work and caring, with your rights explained

Understand your rights at work, prepare for conversations with your employer and keep both caring and work going.

Who it’s for: Anyone trying to hold down paid work while caring for someone.

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What’s inside

Carer's Leave, flexible working requests and your other employment rights in England and Wales, explained in plain English
How to raise caring responsibilities with your employer or manager — what to say and when
What protection exists if you're treated unfairly because of your caring role
Practical ways to keep caring logistics from overwhelming your working day
Where to go if a conversation with your employer doesn't go well

This is general guidance on employment rights in England and Wales, not legal advice. Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different rules. Where a situation needs a specialist, such as an employment solicitor or Acas, we say so.

Created by Steve Evans after navigating his mum’s dementia and his dad’s terminal illness. These are the practical pages he wished his own family had ready. Read our story