📢 Today is #NationalSiblingsDay2024 and we are spotlighting Kausar’s story.

Carers UK member, Kausar Iqbal moved to the UK at a young age and has been a carer for her brothers since she was a child.

Find out more about Kausar's story as a carer: carersuk.org/carers-stories…

Exciting news!!! Next venue for the Dementia Roadshow roadshow, Greenacre Hall, Rawdon
AVSED Right at Home UK Age UK Leeds
The Rainbow Care Group William Merritt Centre Carers Leeds
Linking Leeds Alzheimer's Society Care & Repair Leeds LeedsBradfordAirport

Are you caring for someone?

Come along to our City Centre Carers group and meet other carers, have time for yourself and find out what support is available to you.

📅Last Monday of the month, 10.30am - 12pm
📍Carers Leeds, 6-8 The Headrow, LS1 6PT

🔗 bit.ly/citycentrecare…

I’ll provide plenty of biscuits, cuppas, and top tips! 😁

#EidMubarak to everyone celebrating from all of us here Carers Leeds

Our new Coffee and Paste drop-in starts next Wednesday and will be running on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month until October.

Pop along and chat to our wonderful Holly Wilkins if have any digital questions you’d like answering face to face.

🖥️bit.ly/coffeeandpaste…

My The Guardian story: Tens of thousands of unpaid carers looking after disabled, frail or ill relatives forced to repay huge sums to DWP or face criminal prosecution over 'honest mistake' breaches of carers allowance rules theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

**Aireborough Dementia Awareness Event**

Dementia Awareness Event on May 7th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cross Gates Shopping Centre Age Friendly Leeds Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours’ Scheme CIO Carers Leeds Age UK Leeds Leeds Older People's Forum

Are you a caregiver? We've joined The University of Sheffield to launch a survey on wellbeing at work for those caring for someone who is dying.

If you currently care for someone, click here: ow.ly/1nGU50R8mly

If you previously cared for someone, click here: ow.ly/KGes50R8miv

The #localelections are coming on Thursday 2 May. 📅

To vote in person, you will need to show #VoterID at the poll station. For more info, visit: orlo.uk/r6oKW

You don't need #VoterID for postal voting. To apply, visit: orlo.uk/WUgrk

Hey there! April is Stress Awareness Month, and we're here to help you overcome stress and low moods. Sign up now for tips to keep you feeling your best! 💪

Ring us on 0113 843 4388 or email us at [email protected]

#StressAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #ThursdayVibes

The first week of #CarersActiveApril is about being active with a long-term health condition.

Living with restrictions to mobility, chronic pain, or any other long term issue can make the thought of being active challenging. However, gentle exercise has benefits for all. ⤵️

2.3 million workers with unpaid caring responsibilities in Great Britain will be entitled to take up to five days unpaid leave when the new Carer’s Leave Act comes into force tomorrow.

Our Q&A answers the key questions about these landmark new rights: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

📢 New piece from me for the Guardian, on the eve of #CarersLeave being introduced tomorrow. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Well what a fab end for Easter weekend! Amazing to see our Joyful Drama group sharing stories, new writing and characters at the ever amazing ChapelFM Arts Centre - such a great day!

Do tune in on 24th April at 4pm to hear us on the airwaves! Carers Leeds Solace Leeds Leeds inspired

Due to all the interest in Kate Garraway's financial situation post-care, I'd like to draw your attention to this v important campaign: the Carer Poverty Coalition. It comprises over 130 orgs, & is lobbying for vital changes in the run up to the election.

carersuk.org/news-and-campa…