How important is it that full-time unpaid carers find time for themselves? Mums Jean and Andrea talk about the vital need to unwind – for both carers and those they look after - at the opening of Emily Lodge, our new adult respite facility. See #CarersWeek

❗ 1 in 6 people referred to food banks in our community are carers. When you're looking after a loved one, you should NEVER have to worry about whether you can afford food and essentials. Our social security system should be there to provide support to carers. 💚 #CarersWeek

“It’s a role that you’re given, it’s not one that you choose. you’ve got to have the resilience, you’ve got to be able to dig deep.”. Former carer Caroline opens up about the emotional and mental challenges she faced #CarersWeek

As #CarersWeek comes to a close, Baz, living with #MND, shares a message on the importance of recognising the carers who provide vital support to people with MND.

Part of my speech about how these Disability Benefit Cuts are going to affect carers, the NHS and social care. You can fight back and sign the petition here. #TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion #CripsAgainstCuts #StopTheCuts #CarersWeek

On average 12,000 people a day become unpaid carers, we want to halve the time it takes them to recognise themselves as carers. As #CarersWeek draws to a close join us in saying ‘We care about equality’. #ThisCountsAsCare

The theme for #CarersWeek today is mental health and wellbeing. Our Head of Carer Support, Michael Shann, talks about carers mental health and how our online sessions may be able to offer support

As #CarersWeek draws to a close, I want to say something personal. I know what it is to care. Not just in the political sense, but in the everyday, deeply human sense. Like so many others, I’ve juggled the pressures of work life with the quiet, often invisible work of caring

We want to say thank you to everyone who took part in #CarersWeek this year especially to the thousands of individuals and organisations who come together each year!

Liz Kendall claims she cares about carers but her disability benefit cuts will take ££500 million away from carer’s benefits. Lying hypocrite. #WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion #StopTheCuts #carersweek

Sometimes, taking a break is the most powerful thing you can do. A special moment for young carers to just be themselves. #carersweek #geezabreak

A new systematic review looks at the experiences of unpaid black carers of people with psychosis. #CarersWeek . It highlights challenges at individual, community, and societal levels such as stigma and difficulty accessing mental health services:

Today’s theme for #CarersWeek is mental health and wellbeing. Looking after your own needs is so important when you have caring responsibilities. We have some guidance for ways to look after yourself here:

As #CarersWeek 2025 comes to a close, we're calling on the Government to provide more support for unpaid carers and highlight the 2.1 million unpaid older carers (65+) who bear so much responsibility, often without the support they need. Read more:

Caring Friends is an initiative to support and provide friendship for people in Cardiff with caring responsibilities. Watch Kim describe the difference Martha is making in her life. .#carersweek

This week, during #CarersWeek, The Carers Centre celebrated its 25 anniversary!. The centre provides support for unpaid carers, including activities, info & advocacy. If you provide care for a loved one, visit The Carers Centre to find out more.

To every carer in Southend – thank you. Let’s keep building a community that supports you, all year round. There's still time to take part in our survey that closes on the 18th June to help shape future services, visit: #ThankYouCarers #CarersWeek

#CarersWeek | Did you know, carers provide 50 or more hours a week of unpaid care?. Nearly 1 in 3 of our NHS staff provide invaluable care to their loved ones. We want to recognise and thank all carers across the North East & Yorkshire, and beyond. ➡️

The absolute audacity of this woman, celebrating carers while pulling their lifeline away. #CarersWeek #TakingThePIP #WriteToYourMP #WelfareReforms #WelfareNotWarfare #Stand4SocialCare @UKLabour @fight4lifecouk @DWPgovuk @Dis_PPL_Protest @LouiseScot51918 @1kilroywashere