The Disability Carer Initiative

Data. Evidence. Change.

Rigorous research for better policy and better lives for disability carers.

What We Do

The Disability Carer Initiative brings together research, policy and practical action to improve the lives and opportunities of people caring for disabled family members. We produce evidence on the economic and social consequences of disability caring, translate that evidence into policy solutions, and develop opportunities that support carers' personal and professional lives.

From Evidence to Impact

Understand

We investigate the experiences and economic consequences of disability caring through rigorous research and lived experience.

Translate

We turn evidence into practical policy proposals and engage with the institutions capable of creating change.

Act

We develop and evaluate initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for disability carers.

My Recent Works

Research and action addressing the hidden consequences of disability caring.

Our Work

Learn more about our latest projects

The Disability Carer Penalty Study

The Disability Carer Penalty Study

Working Paper

Our research examines the hidden costs of caring for a disabled child, including the effects on carers’ mental health, employment, earnings and opportunities beyond caring.

The Invisible Project

The Invisible Project

Opportunities Beyond Caring

Supporting disability carers to reconnect with their own goals, interests and ambitions through opportunities beyond caring.