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What is carer burnout banner with an image of a woman caring for her eldery father

Caring for a loved one is invaluable work, but has many emotional and physical demands, often leading to burnout.

In this blog, we’ll go over its common symptoms, ways to alleviate them and how they could be folded into an existing care plan.

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It's Testimonial Tuesday time again! Meet Stephanie. As an unpaid carer, finding time for herself is a constant challenge. This week, we're sharing her experience of getting a break at The Elvetham (Axiom Hotels).

#Unpaidcarers #ChangeHappensOvernight #Caring #Carefree

We're back again with another ✨Testimonial Tuesday!✨ Today we're hearing from Ellen, a carer who stayed at the Queens Hotel (part of Axiom Hospitality)

📣 Meet the time Spotlight

Today, it's time for our Growth Marketing Manager: Cooper!

I hadn’t realised how important it was for me to have a little time away from my everyday life. Will try to make a little bit more time for myself in the future. Although it was only an overnight stay, I’ve benefited greatly from a chilled break & feel better able to cope with caring for my parents

It's 🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟 time!

Today, we're hearing from Denna, a carer who recently stayed at the Talbot Ripley Hotel (part of Bespoke Hotels)

Caring for a loved one is a huge responsibility, and many people don't realise they might be eligible for financial support. 💙

Make sure to read our full guide on the Carer's Allowance below!

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Carfree birthday post with a balloon in the shape of the number 8

🎂 It’s Carefree’s 8th Birthday! 🎈 15,000 breaks and 39,000 verified carers later, we could not be prouder to see how far we have come. Catch up with some of our favourite achievements this year in our blogs below! It’s time to celebrate ✨🎉

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A quote that reads: As we celebrate one year of partnership with Carefree, we’re proud to have supported 473 full-time unpaid carers across the UK with access to well-earned hotel breaks. This initiative reflects the heart of our Atlas Cares programme, focused on supporting communities, promoting wellbeing and making a meaningful impact where it matters most. - Atlas Hotels"

🎉 We have officially been partnered with Atlas Hotels for a year! Thanks to their donated rooms, we have been able to provide 473 carer breaks together.

The St Giles Hotel team

Why partnering with Carefree is a "no-brainer" for hotels 🏨

Andrew Elliott, the Director of ESG at St Giles Hotel, saw a natural synergy between the hotel's mission of providing relaxation and the critical need for carers to get a break. It's a win-win!

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Have you booked a carer’s assessment? In this blog, we'll explore what it is and, most importantly, why it's a vital step for your own well-being and ability to continue providing care.

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🎉 It’s time to celebrate! Thanks to a lot of hard work and support, we've just provided our 15,000th hotel break!

Imagine that: 15,000 hotel rooms provided, 15,000 breakfasts enjoyed, and over 15,000 nights of truly restful sleep for carers.

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It’s time for the final story from our A Carefree Break for an Invisible Army exhibition. Today, we’re highlighting Sarah.

Sarah navigates the complex and emotionally draining reality of caring for both her 89-year-old mother and her 91-year-old father.

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It’s time for the fifth instalment of our photography exhibition- this time, we’re hearing all about Nia and her experiences caring for her son Jayden who was born with a brain injury. #UnpaidCarers #CarefreeSpace

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Another piece of our exhibition is here! Today, it’s all about Mitelia. The pics capture the joys and responsibilities of her life with her partner Jay: managing nutrition and emotional support, while also advocating for carers to have access to support.

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Our CTO and the text "How Carefree is redefining what's possible with AI"

Recently, our CTO, Joey Ceunen, attended the West Midlands Funding Network conference and gave two talks on how Carefree has been using no-code AI to achieve technical results comparable to teams 10 times our size!

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The couple Shurron and Kel are dancing

✨We’re back with another story from our exhibition (Partnered with Invisible Army). The third of six, this time we’re talking about Shurron, Kel and their experiences.

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Hotels with Heart is funding mental health sessions for our team through The Self Space! This recognises the emotional demands of supporting thousands of unpaid carers across the UK. Just as our hotel partners transform rooms into breaks for carers, these sessions transform stress into resilience.

Ally and Nazlee on a sofa with their son, Bashir

We’re back with another story from our exhibition. Today, we’re talking about Ally and his caring experiences. His story is a reminder that "fairness is not about giving everyone the same things but about giving everyone what they need to thrive."

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We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Hotels with Heart and Self Space. This collab shows what's possible when organisations commit to supporting the caring community.

Hotels with Heart is funding therapy sessions for our team while bringing our voice to their panel on 16/7/25

Proud to partner with Hotels with Heart on "The Future of Community Care"! This vital initiative provides mental health support via Self Space and sparks conversations on sustainable care. Our CTO will speak on the July 16th panel, ensuring the voice of unpaid carers is heard.

Our CTO, Joey, spoke today at the Digital Frontiers for Funders: WMFN Annual Conference 2025! He dove into the future & ethics of AI and gave a great overview of no-code AI platforms, making AI accessible for all teams.

#AI #NoCodeAI #DigitalTransformation

A blog header reading: 'Carers Week, Reflections from Carefree' alongside the careres week logos

💭 What an incredible week #CarersWeek2025 was! We spent the time immersed in the vital conversations around 'Caring About Equality,' connecting with incredible unpaid carers and dedicated partners across the UK.

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More carers, more breaks: How Carefree unlocked access with inclusive ID verification – Vouchsafe Working with Carefree to open doors for those who care

📣 How Carefree unlocked access with inclusive ID verification.

Many unpaid carers lack standard photo ID, creating a hidden barrier to accessing vital breaks. Thanks to @vouchsafe.id, we're able to offer inclusive identity verification so more carers take the rest they need

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Invisible Armies Exhibition Launch! ✨

Last week, during #CarersWeek, we celebrated our new exhibition at the St Giles Hotel that showcased powerful stories of unpaid carers and the impact a break can truly have.

📸 Credit: Tine Gue

We had a fantastic time today at Unpaid Carers Support Southampton's event! It was amazing to meet so many Southampton-based carers and hear some great insights from SCIA (Social Care in Action) too

🧘‍♀️ Today, unpaid carers joined us for a powerful session on how to rest without guilt, led by Self Space. Big thanks to Hotels with Heart & St Giles Hotels for their generous support. Rest is not a reward - it’s a right. #RestWithoutGuilt #CarersWeek2025

📣 What an incredible day we had chatting with the dedicated individuals at Carers Oxfordshire's Carers Information & Connect event! As part of #CarersWeek, it was a genuine privilege to meet and chat with so many carers in person.

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📢 Carefree is proud to be supporting @carers-week.bsky.social!

This week is a national campaign that shines a light on the vital role of unpaid carers across the UK.

This year's theme is Caring About Equality, and we'll be showcasing stories that amplify this theme throughout the week. Stay tuned!

Carefree - Change Happens Overnight Carefree transforms vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers.

@carefreespace.bsky.social 1–2-night hotel stays for full-time, unpaid carers for only a £33 admin fee. To be eligible you need to be over 18 years of age and provide more than 30 hours of unpaid care per week.

👉 Find out more and apply carefreespace.org

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