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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM

@purge11.bsky.social

Carer activist, poet and author of "A Caring Mind". Volunteer at Carers UK and network partner at Carers Trust

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November 2025 Carers News β€” New Release from A Caring Mind Welcome to the latest edition of my unpaid carer newsletter for November This month’s release is full of insights, stories and resources to support carers across the UK. Read the full newsletter he…

Just published: November 2025 Carers News 🧑
This edition includes five hot stories carers should read, wellbeing support, new research and updates from A Caring Mind.

Full post:
caringmindblog.com/2025/11/23/n...

23.11.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Digital Revolution in Unpaid Care: Empowering Carers Through Technology From Matthew McKenzie carer activist For Unpaid carers those who support loved ones living with long-term physical or mental health conditions, they face a unique set of challenges. The role is oft…

Digital tools can lighten that load to help unpaid carers.

My new blog + video explores how apps, AI & mobile tech are transforming unpaid care in 2025. #UnpaidCarers #CarerActivism #HealthTech #DigitalHealth

caringmindblog.com/2025/11/16/t...

16.11.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A person wearing glasses and a brown shirt sips from a striped mug while looking at a laptop. In the background, a lamp glows warmly next to a plant. Bold red text overlay announces "Carers Rights Day Care for a Cuppa" on "Thursday 20 November, 3-4:30pm."

A person wearing glasses and a brown shirt sips from a striped mug while looking at a laptop. In the background, a lamp glows warmly next to a plant. Bold red text overlay announces "Carers Rights Day Care for a Cuppa" on "Thursday 20 November, 3-4:30pm."

Join our upcoming Carers Rights Day Care for a Cuppa session held by members of our Policy and Public Affairs Team.

Hear all about our recent research, policy and campaigning work. https://go.carersuk.org/4qIhAJs

05.11.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional image for the RCN Long-term Conditions Conference, showing an individual presenting a poster. Text encourages creating a poster for the conference. Submission deadline is 19 November 2025.

Promotional image for the RCN Long-term Conditions Conference, showing an individual presenting a poster. Text encourages creating a poster for the conference. Submission deadline is 19 November 2025.

Keen to showcase your work around health inequalities, partnership working or a patient-centred initiative?

Apply to present your work in poster form at our Long-term Conditions Conference in June 2026.

Submit your poster by 19 November. ➑️ https://bit.ly/4qcNqxw

04.11.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoyed attending the Black History Event

17.10.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're looking forward to hearing from our speakers this week at our Black History Month Event talking about the #BHM2025 theme: β€œStanding Firm in Power and Pride.”
#BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #ForTheLifeYouWant

13.10.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Text reads: Chat with other carers
Ask questions
Share experiences 
Carers Connect, join our supportive online forum

Phone with speech bubbles coming out of it Text reads: Chat with other carers Ask questions Share experiences Carers Connect, join our supportive online forum

Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers.

Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.

Join today: https://go.carersuk.org/4jKG8Oc

07.08.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

An excellent app

09.08.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red background with the "carersuk" logo at the top. A white megaphone graphic emits a beam with the text "Make your voice heard." Below, white text reads "State of Caring 2025."

Red background with the "carersuk" logo at the top. A white megaphone graphic emits a beam with the text "Make your voice heard." Below, white text reads "State of Caring 2025."

It is vital that we use carers' voices to campaign for change.

We hugely appreciate anyone who can fill in our State of Caring survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QNPDKV2?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_h14jsw38ff

26.06.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Why We Celebrate Pride Month 2025 - LGBTQ+ Rights & Support
YouTube video by Caring Mind Why We Celebrate Pride Month 2025 - LGBTQ+ Rights & Support

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Pride is powerful. Pride is personal.
This June, I am honouring love, identity, and mental health in my new short video.

πŸ“Ί Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmN6...

Pride is more than celebration, it's a reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and safe. πŸ’–

#PrideMonth2025 #LGBTQ

07.06.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Carers UK's Looking after someone guide

Cover of Carers UK's Looking after someone guide

Our 2025-26 β€˜Looking after someone’ guide is now available.

The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.

Download the guide for your UK nation: www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...

13.05.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - The Power of Community
YouTube video by Caring Mind Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - The Power of Community

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is here!
This year’s theme is Community β€” because no one should face mental health struggles alone. πŸ’š

πŸŽ₯ Watch the video: youtu.be/gUr0KpYNitI
πŸ“ Read the blog: caringmindblog.com/2025/05/16/m...

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #NoMindLeftBehind #MentalHealthMatters

16.05.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate Β£10 to help answer a call from someone in crisis.

At SANE, we do not receive any government or lottery funding and rely entirely on voluntary donations – your generosity makes all the difference❀️

Text SANE 10 to 70470 to donate Β£10 or visit saneuk.me/donateMHAW

#mentalhealthawarenessweek

15.05.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Carers UK Awards logo

The Carers UK Awards logo

We’re excited to announce that nominations for The Carers UK Awards are now open! πŸŽ‰

Nominate the amazing people and organisations in your life who help make life better for unpaid carers.
go.carersuk.org/awards

29.04.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Stress Awareness Month 2025
YouTube video by Caring Mind Stress Awareness Month 2025

April is #StressAwarenessMonth πŸ’›
This year’s theme: #LeadWithLove
Unpaid carers face stress dailyβ€”it's time we talk about it.

πŸŽ₯ Watch my new video:
πŸ”— youtu.be/GVPifQiP24M

Let’s care for those who care. πŸ’™
#CarerSupport #MentalHealth

08.04.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Effective Ways for Carers to Lobby the Government and Create Change
YouTube video by Caring Mind Effective Ways for Carers to Lobby the Government and Create Change

Unpaid carers deserve to be heard. πŸ’¬πŸ’ͺ
Find out how to lobby the government, influence policy, and advocate for change in our latest video πŸŽ₯πŸ‘‡

πŸ”— www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-Y5...
#UnpaidCarers #CarersRights #RaiseYourVoice #CarerAdvocacy #SupportCarers #LobbyingForCarers

22.03.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free Information Event πŸ“£

Find out what support is available to support older adults in Solihull.

#solihull #communitysupport #carers

20.03.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Text reads: Write to your MP
Carers UK

Red background with a white outline of a hand writing Text reads: Write to your MP Carers UK

Support our campaign by writing to your MP today. Ask them to write to their Secretary of State so we can put a stop to this scandal.β€― go.carersuk.org/halt-Carers-...

21.03.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Promoting Inclusion, Awareness, and Support Welcome to my blog to help raise awareness for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025. If you dont know already, I raise awareness of those who care for someone. This could be mental ill health, canc…

🌟 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 🌟

From March 17-23, let's recognize the strengths & talents of neurodivergent individuals! πŸš€ Autism, ADHD, dyslexia & more.

πŸ“– Read more: caringmindblog.com/2025/03/20/n...

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #DifferentNotLess #StrengthInDiversit

20.03.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐ Meet Bernice our new Hospital Wellbeing Worker! ⭐
Why I wanted to join Carers Support:
"Hi, I’m Bernice, I am a Hospital Wellbeing Worker in the north of West Sussex spending time at Crawley Hospital and East Surrey Hospital. I have joined Carers Support after a few years working in care homes."

18.03.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holding Your NHS Mental Health Trust Accountable A Guide for Carers Understanding the Role of Carers in Mental Health As you might know, unpaid carers play a vital yet often overlooked role in supporting individuals with mental health needs. Their contributions pro…

Carers play a vital role in supporting loved ones with mental health needs, but are they truly being heard?

My latest blog explores how unpaid carers can hold NHS Mental Health Trusts accountable

πŸ” Read now: shorturl.at/9sxRR
#CarersRights #MentalHealth #NHSMentalHealth

18.03.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chair of Carers UK Nick Baird running in a Carers UK t shirt

Chair of Carers UK Nick Baird running in a Carers UK t shirt

Our amazing Chair, Nick Baird, is taking on four challenges this year to mark our 60th anniversary.

This weekend he kicks off this challenge by running the Bath half marathon! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

We're excited to cheer him on and want to wish him the very best of luck!

14.03.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Carers need care, too’: Bruce Willis’s wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Emma Heming Willis, who is primary carer for the actor since his dementia diagnosis in 2023, says there is β€˜a broader story’ to tell about their plight Emma Heming Willis, the primary carer for her husband, the actor Bruce Willis, who is suffering from a…

β€˜Carers need care, too’: Bruce Willis’s wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

12.03.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 288    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 9
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Last week’s London Anti-Racism Collaboration for Health Conference reinforced our commitment to closing the unjust racial health gap and working towards the Mayor’s @london.gov.uk goal to improve health outcomes for all #Londoners.
Read more here: anti-racism.london/race-equity-...

10.03.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young Carers Action Day 2025: Give Me A Break – Supporting Young Carers’ Well-being & Mental Health Blog post by Matthew McKenzie Young Carers Action Day 2025 – β€œGive Me A Break” Imagine carrying the weight of responsibility far beyond your years. Imagine balancing school, frien…

Young carers give so muchβ€”it's time to give them a break. πŸ’™ Supporting their well-being & mental health is essential. Let's raise awareness & push for better support.

Read more πŸ‘‰ caringmindblog.com/2025/03/13/y...

#YCAD2025 #GiveMeABreak #YoungCarers #MentalHealthMatters

13.03.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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International Women’s Day 2025: For ALL Women and Girls – Rights, Equality, Empowerment By Matthew McKenzie Today, on March 8, 2025, we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme:πŸ“’ β€œFor ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme serves as…

πŸ“’ Today is #InternationalWomensDay 2025! πŸ’œ
Let’s break barriers, create opportunities & ensure no one is left behind.

Read more πŸ‘‰ caringmindblog.com/2025/03/08/i...

#IWD2025 #WomensRights

09.03.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Caring for Someone with Psychosis 10 Expert Tips for Families & Carers
YouTube video by Caring Mind Caring for Someone with Psychosis 10 Expert Tips for Families & Carers

New blog: β€œCaring for Someone with Psychosis: 10 Expert Tips for Families & Carers.” If you’re supporting a loved one, discover practical advice and expert advice. Watch video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW9R... and read article: caringmindblog.com/2025/02/23/c... #MentalHealth #Carers #Psychosis

23.02.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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February 2025 Discussion and Support Group - Survivor Researcher Network Our next SRN Discussion and Support Group meeting is at 17.30 GMT on Tuesday 25th February. At this meeting we’ll be introducing our new Awards for All funded project - and we'd love you to get involv...

We're reviving our monthly online Discussion and Support Group meetings. The next one is at 5.30pm on Tuesday 25 February: survivorresearcher.net/february-202...

12.02.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Race Equality Week 2025
YouTube video by Caring Mind Race Equality Week 2025

As **Race Equality Week 2025** wraps up, the work doesn’t stop here! Every actionβ€”big or smallβ€”counts @thekingsfund.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @thrivingautistic.bsky.social @thebarcouncil.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fDb...)

#RaceEqualityWeek #EveryActionCounts

09.02.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done

09.02.2025 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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