Carers MK has been dedicated to supporting family carers in Milton Keynes for almost 20 years, providing advice, advocacy, respite, and solidarity to thousands of carers. As a member of Carers Trust, our commitment to carers remains steadfast. 

Unfortunately our application to continue delivering the Young Carers and Young Adult Carers service, was unsuccessful. From May 2025, this service will be delivered by CHUMS as part of changes commissioned by Milton Keynes City Council.  

Having supported young carers for nearly two decades, our priority will always remain the young carers we support and our dedicated staff team.  We look forward to working closely with CHUMS to ensure a smooth handover. 

A message from our CEO, Karen Irons: 

“The wonderful words we continue to receive from you all give the team comfort at a difficult time. It has been a great privilege that you have trusted us. Your strength and courage are remarkable, and we wish you well. CHUMS will be there for you from May, and we will update you as we work with them through this transition phase.” 

We want to reassure all carers that we are here to answer any questions and provide support during this transition. Until our contract ends, we remain fully committed to delivering high-quality services, and we are also exploring ways to continue supporting carers in Milton Keynes in the future. 

If you have any concerns or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For more information, please contact:

• Karen Irons

• Telephone number: 01908 231703

• Email: mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org