matthew mckenzie FRSA BEM
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IT @LSO_Osteopathy, Carer-Author @acaringmind, involved @MaudsleyNHS, @CygnetGroup @westlondonnhs, @kmptnhs, Chair @CarersTrust Triangle of Care. #cancercollab
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My book "A Caring Mind" is now available as an ebook on amazon. Paperback to follow. @CarersTrust @JenKenward @CarersHub @greenwichcarers @bjj1212 @Jacdarl @Gillian_Kelly1 @CarersUK @hwgreenwich
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There will be a national two-minute silence at 11am today to remember those that served #RemembranceSunday | #LestWeForget
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Excited to be at the @theRCN conference to present my lived experience at the Psychosocial Interventions Programme.
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This AI-generated song is based on my poem “It’s My Right” from The Poetry Book of Mental Health Caring, written to mark Carers Rights Day 2025. Know your rights, use your rights. @SuttonCarers @Oxoncarers @BromleyWell @CarerWandsworth @Carers_first
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We had a global biscuit selection today for #CarersConnect with some all the way from Aus! When the weather turns colder you can also join us online, but we're here every week (with cookies) 11-12pm and Nov 20th #CarersRightsDay Talk 11-12.30pm https://t.co/UKcdGbrXbq
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Just a reminder of our Carers Rights Day drop-in event on 20th November at the Pilgrim Centre, Swindon! Get your FREE tickets here: https://t.co/x4MOxd1gJ5
#CarersRightsDay #SupportForCarers
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Derby City & South Derbyshire Mental Health Carer's Forum meetings take place on the 3rd Friday of every month 💙 So why not pop along and see what help and support is available to you! Or contact Sandra Austin for more info on 👇 📞07779 107 087 📩sandra.austin99@gmail.com
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My reflections on the #MaryWebsterLecture at @CarersUK — "Equality: today and tomorrow" resonates now more than ever. https://t.co/qEi76pZwcK
#carersuk #unpaidCarers #EqualityToday
caringmindblog.com
By Matthew McKenzie – Carer activist (volunteer of Carers UK) Last night I attended the Mary Webster Lecture at Apothecaries’ Hall in London, a special event marking Carers UK’s 60th annivers…
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This year marks 60 years of @CarersUK championing the remarkable work of unpaid carers. Last night, I joined CEO @Helen_M_Walker and Baroness Pitkeathley OBE at a special event to reflect on the progress made, the challenges ahead, and why valuing care is vital for our future.
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Thank you so much for your inspiring words and your work towards helping to make life better for carers
This year marks 60 years of @CarersUK championing the remarkable work of unpaid carers. Last night, I joined CEO @Helen_M_Walker and Baroness Pitkeathley OBE at a special event to reflect on the progress made, the challenges ahead, and why valuing care is vital for our future.
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💛 Thank you to everyone who joined our South Asian Cultural Celebration! An afternoon of dance, food & connection 🌸 #SupportingCarers #WandsworthCarers #WCC #CarerCommunity #CulturalCelebration
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A short blog 4 my 9 rebirthday. @MDS_UK @MDSFoundation @MDSAlliance @aamdsif @HelpforMDS @MDS_Symposium @mdsukoxford @KuhleBergit @MDSdocUK @vicpotter123 @fireboyle
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Our Chief Executive, Helen Walker, recently sat down with Rt Hon & Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally for a powerful conversation about the realities facing the UK’s unpaid carers. Tune in here: https://t.co/ws881jvTxK
@Helen_M_Walker
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Unpaid carers in Lewisham – your voice matters! 💬 Help shape the new 2025–2028 Action Plan for Unpaid Carers. Share your views and make a difference 👇 🔗 https://t.co/FBrsmCF2bS
@LewishamCouncil @IMAGOcommunity @HWLewisham @CarersTrust @CarersUK @DebbieHustings
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By Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM – Triangle of Care community chair As a carer living in Lewisham, I know just how important it is that our voices are heard and that the support available truly m…
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It’s #TrusteesWeek! We’re celebrating our amazing trustees, whose guidance, support, and passion help us champion unpaid carers across Swindon 💜
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💛📞 Loneliness affects 1 in 6 people worldwide. This #BefriendingWeek, we’re launching Carers Phone Friends — weekly friendly calls for unpaid carers in Oxfordshire to chat with a trained volunteer, helping them to connect & feel supported. Learn more: https://t.co/HDbftDTV8b
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There are only a few weeks left to tell us about your experience of our community mental health services. We're listening closely to what you have to say, and your response will help us improve mental health care for you and our community. #CommunityMentalHealthSurvey
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Our Recovery Colleges offer a range of free courses from stress awareness to photography and cooking. Visit their websites to enrol: 🎨 Barnsley - https://t.co/veeJDEKwsU 🖍️ Wakefield - https://t.co/ugSU0evLE6 🍳 Calderdale & Kirklees - https://t.co/AkkQl0ccRQ
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Did you know…? You can see your position in an NHS waiting list on the NHS App 📱 Save yourself a phone call to your GP practice – tap the app. Download it today on your smartphone or tablet via the Google play or App store. Search 'NHS App'.
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It’s important to feel prepared when you have an appointment with a health professional. Here are our tips on how to prepare for your appointment. For more support, visit our range of newly diagnosed resources: https://t.co/di3pdjT0DO
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