Carers Allowance must be reformed.

We've launched a petition calling for urgent reform to ensure Carer’s Allowance will properly support unpaid carers and end the devastating impact overpayments has had on thousands of carers.

Sign our petition here: go.carersuk.org/4aNVUU3?utm_so…

Did you know you do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number to register with a GP? nhs.uk/nhs-services/g…

Thank you Harriet Wright for helping this pregnant woman access her local GP.

#LeedsGP #InfoAndAdvice #HealthwatchLeeds

Carers Allowance is a benefit that’s 50 years out of touch.

It’s simply not fit for purpose in 21st century.

How it’s administered and run isn’t fit for purpose.

We need investment in carers and investment in our carer benefits.

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Shout out on #InternationalWomensDay2024 to Refresh carers cofounders. Both #parentcarers who work incredibly hard to build the charity with vision and belief. They'll keep on keeping on ! But any help with funding would be enormously appreciated! #unashamedask

Really proud to be a #volunteer at this wonderful neighbourhood network. Life changing stuff goes on! AVSED YOU are amazing!

Thanks for your support Sarah and all at Irwin Mitchell. Appreciate it.

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⏱️ WE'RE IN THE FINAL!

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This beautiful farewell letter from the incredible DrDr (😊)Wendy Mitchell has to be the most powerful case for an urgent change to UK law on #AssistedDying . A talented & courageous woman, Wendy Mitchell has left an enduring legacy in her books, films & blogs. Dignity in Dying #dementia

This is Sarah and Gemma, Wendy’s daughters. Our mum died peacefully early this morning. She wrote a blog post before she died so you can read about it from her perspective.
Sarah and Gemma

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Refresh Carers Well-being Project is for unpaid parent carers who live in Armley. We have funding from Leeds Community Foundation to work in the Armley Area in 2024.

Happy to share our news! Thank you #NationalLottery and to two remarkable women who lead our charity and definitely #MakeAmazingHappen

Refresh Carers - Empowering unpaid parent carers! is part of the @Coopuk Local Community Fund, to find out more about our project and to choose us as your cause, click here membership.coop.co.uk/causes/83240

Keep up the fabulous work you're doing! Thanks Leeds Community Foundation!

We never thought we’d ever tweet about a tree, but awareness about this scandalous act needs spreading far and wide. So devastating to see.

What the hell is wrong with people?

💔We are devastated by the news that the #SycamoreGap tree in Northumberland – also known as the Robin Hood tree - has been felled. This is a truly irreplaceable loss.

🌳We'd love to see your photos and hear about your memories attached to this special tree in the replies below.

Tomorrow at 21 Co.! ☕

Falls are a common, but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around 1 in 3 adults over 65 & half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year.

We have 3 exercise classes that can help build your strength and balance - get in touch if you would like to know more.

Fab Refresh Carers catch up and celebration! Celebrating Emma’s successful PHD place at Manchester University Taking part in the first Refresh carers course gave Emma the confidence, peer group support and awareness of services that meant Emma felt able to apply for her PHD course.