As part of the CKE Online Symposium 2026: Recognising, Respecting, Reimagining: 50 Years of Learning from Carers and Shaping What Comes Next, this panel discussion explores the impact of carer research on policy, practice and public understanding over the past five decades. Professor Michael Fine, Professor Irene Blackberry and Alex Li reflect on key milestones in carer research, the progress achieved in recognising carers, and the challenges that remain. The discussion highlights the importance of lived experience, research translation and collaboration in shaping future policy and practice.
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