Just published: November 2025 Carers News π§‘
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...
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Carer activist, poet and author of "A Caring Mind". Volunteer at Carers UK and network partner at Carers Trust
Just published: November 2025 Carers News π§‘
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...
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...
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
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. β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/4qcNqxw
Enjoyed attending the Black History Event
17.10.2025 12:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We're looking forward to hearing from our speakers this week at our Black History Month Event talking about the #BHM2025 theme: βStanding Firm in Power and Pride.β
#BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #ForTheLifeYouWant
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
An excellent app
09.08.2025 08:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Red 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
π³οΈβπ Pride is powerful. Pride is personal.
This June, I am honouring love, identity, and mental health in my new short video.
πΊ 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. π
#PrideMonth2025 #LGBTQ
Cover of Carers UK's Looking after someone guide
Our 2025-26 βLooking after someoneβ 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...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is here!
This yearβs theme is Community β because no one should face mental health struggles alone. π
π₯ Watch the video: youtu.be/gUr0KpYNitI
π Read the blog: caringmindblog.com/2025/05/16/m...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #NoMindLeftBehind #MentalHealthMatters
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 β your generosity makes all the differenceβ€οΈ
Text SANE 10 to 70470 to donate Β£10 or visit saneuk.me/donateMHAW
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
The Carers UK Awards logo
Weβre excited to announce that nominations for The Carers UK Awards are now open! π
Nominate the amazing people and organisations in your life who help make life better for unpaid carers.
go.carersuk.org/awards
April is #StressAwarenessMonth π
This yearβs theme: #LeadWithLove
Unpaid carers face stress dailyβit's time we talk about it.
π₯ Watch my new video:
π youtu.be/GVPifQiP24M
Letβs care for those who care. π
#CarerSupport #MentalHealth
Unpaid carers deserve to be heard. π¬πͺ
Find out how to lobby the government, influence policy, and advocate for change in our latest video π₯π
π www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-Y5...
#UnpaidCarers #CarersRights #RaiseYourVoice #CarerAdvocacy #SupportCarers #LobbyingForCarers
Free Information Event π£
Find out what support is available to support older adults in Solihull.
#solihull #communitysupport #carers
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 π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0π Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 π
From March 17-23, let's recognize the strengths & talents of neurodivergent individuals! π Autism, ADHD, dyslexia & more.
π Read more: caringmindblog.com/2025/03/20/n...
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #DifferentNotLess #StrengthInDiversit
β Meet Bernice our new Hospital Wellbeing Worker! β
Why I wanted to join Carers Support:
"Hi, Iβm 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."
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
π Read now: shorturl.at/9sxRR
#CarersRights #MentalHealth #NHSMentalHealth
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! πββοΈ
We're excited to cheer him on and want to wish him the very best of luck!
βCarers need care, tooβ: Bruce Willisβs wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
12.03.2025 13:40 β π 288 π 40 π¬ 5 π 9Last weekβs London Anti-Racism Collaboration for Health Conference reinforced our commitment to closing the unjust racial health gap and working towards the Mayorβs @london.gov.uk goal to improve health outcomes for all #Londoners.
Read more here: anti-racism.london/race-equity-...
Young carers give so muchβit's time to give them a break. π Supporting their well-being & mental health is essential. Let's raise awareness & push for better support.
Read more π caringmindblog.com/2025/03/13/y...
#YCAD2025 #GiveMeABreak #YoungCarers #MentalHealthMatters
π’ Today is #InternationalWomensDay 2025! π
Letβs break barriers, create opportunities & ensure no one is left behind.
Read more π caringmindblog.com/2025/03/08/i...
#IWD2025 #WomensRights
New blog: βCaring for Someone with Psychosis: 10 Expert Tips for Families & Carers.β If youβre 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 π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We'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 π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0As **Race Equality Week 2025** wraps up, the work doesnβt stop here! Every actionβbig or smallβcounts @thekingsfund.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @thrivingautistic.bsky.social @thebarcouncil.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fDb...)
#RaceEqualityWeek #EveryActionCounts
Well done
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