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*List of Support for Carers and with Cost of Living Crisis 2023* Below is a list of organisations and authorities who are providing advice, grants and possible funding to support people during the cost-of-living crisis and links to local carer services buff.ly/3SfPZjP

We are still recruiting carers in 2024 for the Carers-ID project. If you are interesting or know of someone who may be interested in taking part please contact [email protected]

Have you struggled to get your voice heard by professionals and services while caring for someone? Our Being Heard guide provides information on communicating with professionals and asserting your rights. Check it out: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

It can be difficult to adjust after your caring role ends. On 24 January we’re holding a special online Care for a Cuppa for former unpaid carers, where you can chat & connect with others who understand the challenges of when caring ends ☕ Sign up here:carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

🚨 Could you be the next member of our team? We're looking for a part-time Policy & Public Affairs Assistant to contribute to the delivery of evidence-based and carer-led campaigning, media and research activity across Northern Ireland. Apply today: carersuk.org/about-us/worki…

Attention schools! This Thursday is school census day in England. Last census, 78% of schools said they had 0 young carers which is simply not accurate Us, The Children's Society & MYTIME Young Carers have produced a letter for better identification and support - bit.ly/3O9caWb

📢Are you a carer of an autistic young person? We are developing a new programme of support for #unpaidcarers with National Autistic Society Scotland and need your views to ensure it is as effective and accessible as can be. Please take a moment to complete our survey: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GrowingUp

Great to see the first paper from the Carers-ID trial published QUBNursing&Midwifery Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Michael Brown Nathan Hughes Maria Truesdale link.springer.com/article/10.118…

Delighted to see these further recommendations of International Paediatric Brain Injury Society published today in Brain Injury IBIA Taylor & Francis @DrNickReed QUBNursing&Midwifery Ingela Kristiansen Queen's University Belfast 🎓 University of Toronto tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re finishing off #CarersActive April with our online Healthathon! We know staying active can be difficult, join us to explore different ways to support your health and connect with other carers! Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Thanks to Colm Gildernew MLA for his support for carers at today’s Assembly Committee for Communities. Unpaid caring has an enormously damaging impact on carer’s finances and Carer’s Allowance isn’t fit for purpose. The Carer’s Allowance Recognition Payment would lift thousands out of poverty.

We're really pleased to be attending #gofod3 this year. Come and see us on our stand. We'll keep you updated through the day. More information here: gofod3.cymru.

Check out our free training for unpaid carers, available throughout the year 📣 Get top tips on maximising your voice, influencing services and understanding the key organisations and people making decisions that impact on your caring role. buff.ly/49JdAPX

64% of those who care, or previously provided care, said they had ‘no choice’ in taking on the role because no other options were available. Today we launch our 'No choice but to care' report, covering the impact of caring on unpaid carers. go.carersuk.org/CW24report

There are just over 2 weeks left to complete our State of Caring Survey 2024. If you haven't done so already please share your experiences of unpaid caring with us so that we can work on your behalf to champion the rights of unpaid carers. surveymonkey.com/r/JLR2B79

State of Caring survey 2024 is out now. Have your voice heard! The survey will take 20-30 minutes to complete. We know carers are very busy, so we hugely appreciate every response we receive. surveymonkey.com/r/SW8D6XS

We are still recruiting for the Carers-ID study. If you are a carer for a person with an intellectual disability and would be interested in taking part - get in touch Jessica Lister 💙 CombinedNHS

We are now in the final stages of recruitment. If you are interested in taking part please contact [email protected] ARC England ARC Northern Ireland Carers UK Carers Scotland All Wales Forum Mencap carerssupportnetwork

Looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who relies on you for support? Become a Carers UK member for free. You’ll receive the latest carer news, be part of our online community, and join our movement for change. Learn more: carersuk.org/join

🌟 Celebrating Down Syndrome Month with Mencap Myth Buster, George Webster! George reminds us that people with Down syndrome aren't always happy. He felt proud with his BAFTA, but like everyone, he has ups and downs—especially when Leeds loses! ⚽️ #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth