This Carers Week, the theme is 'Caring About Equality' and we want to share all that we do to support and advocate unpaid carers here at Carers First 💜 No matter the caring situation, we encourage carers to seek the help and treatment they deserve, providing them the

Be the reason someone feels heard, volunteer with carers 💜 Volunteering with Carers First is extremely rewarding and is designed to fit around your schedule! Become a volunteer today https://t.co/QXeOY7jY3L #Volunteer #TelephoneBefriender #SupportCarers #CarersFirst

Since being referred to Carers First, we've provided Lucy with an emergency plan and liaised with her school to ensure that correct support is put into place. It's crucial that young carers are supported and protected. Read more https://t.co/4nfh0S1Tze #CarerStory #CarersFirst

You can be the reason a carer feels understood and appreciated, just by listening to them - become a Telephone Befriender today 💜 Find out more https://t.co/0jTCespYrb #Volunteering #TelephoneBefriender #Befriending #SupportCarers #CarersFirst

Keep warm this winter while caring for someone ❄️ Our article contains updated information on getting the best energy deal, priority service registers and warmer home grants https://t.co/HNApafs0Te #WinterWellbeing #WinterWellbeingSeries #KeepingWarm #CarersFirst

For our Winter Wellbeing series, we are going to be sharing our top tips and advice for looking after yourself during the cold winter months. We want to know what your tips are for keeping well this winter! 💬 #WinterWellbeing #StayingWellDuringWinter #CarersFirst

This December, we're focusing on the importance of volunteering by highlighting some of our wonderful volunteers, like Lesley. Find out more about how you can volunteer here https://t.co/CKSvLGlZdh #Volunteer #Volunteering #TelephoneBefriender #SupportCarers #CarersFirst

Many thanks to Scott House, The National Lottery Community Fund and Training 2 Care UK Ltd for making the dementia bus experience event possible 👏 The Care and Wellbeing Hub collegues also attended the event along with Occupational therapists. #DementiaCarers #CarersFirst

For young adult carers like Crystal, each day holds a list of responsibilities and tasks that take away from experiencing and enjoying their own lives. Head over to our website to read Crystal's story 💜 https://t.co/yr3m0SPozb #CarerStories #YoungAdultCarers #CarersFirst

Today is International Disabilities Day 💜 Visit our website to view our range of articles there to support you when caring for someone with a physical disability https://t.co/R76OZdQuiL #InternationalDisabilitiesDay #CarerSupport #CarersFirst

Just look at the beautiful Carers First Christmas tree our Dengie carers group decorated for us this week! 🎄 The branches of the Christmas tree contain messages about caring, which will be entered into a local Christmas tree festival held next week. They are very proud of it

Join the Carers First Telephone Befriending Team! Why should you become a Telephone Befriender with us? 👇 🌟 You'll receive full training and a DBS. 🌟 You'll be joining a vibrant and enthusiastic team. 🌟 You'll be helping isolated carers to feel seen and understood through

At our last Jilly Beans Cafe meetup, Rachel from Carers First Counselling joined us to do a talk on the benefits of counselling! Our Carer Support Adviser, Stephen, shared how it was 'a good morning of enlightenment.' Don't miss out on our next meetup, find out more about our

Carers First are proud to be supporting the @CarersNCL Project. If you live in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington and are supporting someone who is in hospital or accessing healthcare services, you are now able to access support from your local carers organisation

London Assembly is undergoing an investigation into the experiences of unpaid carers in London, and they need your help 👇 This is an opportunity to help improve the services available to carers simply by sharing your own thoughts, views and experiences. Find out more about

This Carers Rights Day we have a message from one of our wonderful Trustees, Roberta Trusco, speaking on the importance of knowing your rights as a carer. Find out more about the support we offer this Carers Rights Day https://t.co/lSSYFrF0aD #CarersRightsDay

📢 Our Service Manager, Sheena Goodey, is speaking on Radio BBC Lincolnshire this afternoon to discuss the impact of carers this Carers Rights Day! Tune in at 12:15pm today to hear more! #CarersRightsDay #KnowYourRightsUseYourRights #CarersFirst

🌟 Join Sara Challice for a FREE online talk for carers today at 3pm! 🌟 Gain deeper insight, boost your health and wellbeing, and become more resilient so you can enjoy life. This is a chance to discover your rights, learn about the Carers Response Mode, and how to build your

📢 It's Carers Rights Day! There are currently 5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK, with many of them being unaware of their rights and how to advocate for themselves. Knowing the rights you are entitled to will allow you to feel empowered and heard in any situation and

As carers, it's essential to be aware of the rights you are entitled to when the person you care for leaves hospital. Roberta, who cares for her elderly parents, felt as though she wasn't considered or involved in any of the planning when her dad was discharged from hospital.

📢 A quick reminder ahead of Carers Rights Day! You can sign up to our new email series designed to help you navigate the hospital discharge process. This series walks you through the ins and outs of the hospital discharge process, answering any questions you may have when the