Caring for someone with dementia brings unique emotional challenges — anticipatory grief, shifting roles, and hidden losses. As #CarersWeek ends, we shine a light on the reality of dementia care. Read more: https://www.youngatheartulo.org.uk/?p=5882 #CaringAboutEquality
What do carers need — and what should come next? As #CarersWeek2025 ends, we must keep the momentum going. Read our latest blog on how we can better support unpaid carers: https://www.youngatheartulo.org.uk/?p=5879 #CaringAboutEquality
#CaringAboutEquality means recognising & supporting unpaid family carers of all ages. That’s why we:
💜 Create #CarersGroups offering safe space for carers
🧡 Provide #health support, esp for #ageing carers
💜 Support carers to set up small businesses
🧡 Ensure carers can #advocate for their rights
#CarersWeek has highlighted the incredible contribution of unpaid carers
At forum+ we care about equality for carers & our service CLUCS (Camden LGBT+ Unpaid Carers Support) provides info to unpaid LGBT+ carers at monthly meetings & socials
Info at email info@forumplus.org.uk
#caringaboutequality
Last Wednesday, a team of people from the ME Association attended a parliamentary drop-in event as part of Carers Week 2025.
Read all about it on the blog: https://meassociation.org.uk/za1y
#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #CarersWeek #CaringAboutEquality #Report #UnpaidCarers
Thank you to @carersscotland.bsky.social for organising yesterdays photocall at the Scottish Parliament to mark #CarersWeek.💙
Our Head of Dementia, Anna Clements, was proud to attend alongside other organisations standing together for #CaringAboutEquality.
"Yesterday (Wednesday 11th June), charities brought unpaid carers to an event in Parliament to share their experiences of caring with MPs and Peers."
https://shorturl.at/uAwft
#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #CarersWeek #CaringAboutEquality #UnpaidCarers
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Don't forget, there's still time to add your voice and show your support in calling for equality for carers!
📢 www.carersweek.org
#CarersWeek #CaringAboutEquality #pwME #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS
A graphic for Carers Week shows the Carers Week logo at the top. Text reads: “70% of carers have a long-term physical or mental health condition, disability or illness compared to 59% of non-carers.” At the bottom is a logo of multicoloured hands in a circle with the words “Caring About Equality” in the centre.
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Did you know, 70% of carers have a long-term physical or mental health condition, disability or illness compared to 59% of non-carers?
If you're carer for someone with ME, looking for information and support - we're here to support you 🧡
#CarersWeek #CaringAboutEquality
As ever, cross-party solidarity at the Scottish Parliament during #CarersWeek.
But will it lead to much stronger action now and in the next Parliament to properly value & invest in care and carers?
Too many face poverty and deep impacts on their own health and wellbeing.
#CaringAboutEquality
For #CarersWeek, our Clinical Lead Katie looks at the challenges faced by carers and explains the services Harmless offers those supporting people affected by self harm or suicide.
#CaringAboutEquality
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Bristi is not alone. It’s estimated that 2-8% of children globally have caring responsibilities.
#CaringAboutEquality means protecting these children's right to education and ensuring their childhood isn't taken away by circumstances beyond their control.
#UnpaidCarers #CarersWorldwide
Thank you to all of the MSPs who joined us for a photocall to mark #CarersWeek at the Scottish Parliament today.
#CaringAboutEquality
The theme of 2025 #CarersWeek is #CaringAboutEquality, highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers. Research has shown that approximately 22% of people are currently providing unpaid care in the UK and unpaid carers face an increased risk of poverty, social isolation and poor mental health.
Caring for someone you love can take a serious toll on your own health — physically, mentally and emotionally.
This #CarersWeek we’re raising awareness of the hidden impact of caring. You matter too.
Read more: https://www.youngatheartulo.org.uk/?p=5875
#CaringAboutEquality
Did you know it’s Carers Week 2025?
This year's theme is ‘Caring about Equality’, We’re sharing key insights from the Carers UK 2025 Report, highlighting the vital statistics concerning unpaid carers are in our communities.
#CarersWeek #support #UnpaidCarers #CaringAboutEquality 🤝
This Carers Week, we're shining a light on the inequalities unpaid carers face, from isolation to poor health. 💙 Find out what support you could be entitled to via the link in our bio. #CarersWeek #CaringAboutEquality
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Caring about equality means recognising unpaid family carers, especially women and girls, as individuals with aspirations to learn and grow and ensuring they’re supported to pursue them.
#CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality #UnpaidCarers #CarersRights #GenderEquality #CarersWorldwide
A campaign graphic for Carers Week with the text: “Join us in calling for equality for unpaid carers. Add your voice!” Logos for Carers Week, Caring About Equality, and Action for ME are included. Below, an image shows a woman comforting another seated on a couch in a modern room.
This #CarersWeek 2025, we're joining the call for equality for unpaid carers 🤝
Join us in standing with carers this Carers Week - add your voice to show your support 👇
www.carersweek.org
#pwME #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #CaringAboutEquality #UnpaidCarers
You don't have to bounce back. You can take it one step at a time. Find support at carersweek.org
#CaringAboutEquality #Support
Resilience is also about truly valuing the connection of looking after someone I love. Caring about equality means recognising when carers are running on empty—that's not personal failing, it's a system asking too much.
#CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality
BURNOUT IS REAL How do you build resilience when you’re already exhausted?
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BOUNCE BACK You can take it one step at a time. Caring About Equality logo Learn more about Carers Week 2025 and find support: – www.carersweek.org
Burnout isn't laziness. It's a physiological state—and it takes more than positive thinking to replenish a depleted nervous system. 73% of carers in employment found it stressful to juggle work and care. You're not making this up.
#BurnoutIsReal #CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Photo close up of a someone comforting another person, who is using a wheelchair. Graphic of a megaphone with the wording 'Add your voice!' Carers week 2025: Caring about equality. Carers Week logo, and ME Association logo.
The theme for this year’s Carers Week is “Caring About Equality”—shining a light on the inequalities unpaid carers face every day.
Join us in standing up for carers. Add your voice this Carers Week: https://www.carersweek.org/
#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #CarersWeek #CaringAboutEquality
This post has blue text that reads "We're supporting Carers Week" wrapping around 5 multi coloured hands with "Caring About Equality" in the middle. The bottom right has a blue and white Carers Week Logo underneath which reads "9-15 June 2025"
I am proud to be supporting this year’s #CarersWeek, the theme of which is #CaringAboutEquality.
It is vital we build a fairer, more equal society for all carers, and I am fully committed to doing my part to support carers this week and always.
This #NationalCarersWeek, we shine a light on the invisible millions who provide unpaid care, often at great personal cost.
🧠 Nearly 3 in 5 carers report worsening mental health.
www.carersuk.org
#CarersWeek #UnpaidCarers #CaringAboutEquality #MentalHealth #Inclusion #SupportCarers #SocialJustice
How would it be if caring about equality meant caring about you too?
Find resources and support this Carers Week: carersweek.org
#CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality #Support
Many don't recognise themselves as carers—thinking 'just his partner' or 'just her son.'
But if you're supporting someone who couldn't manage without you, you ARE a carer with needs that matter too.
#CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality
5.8 million people in the UK are unpaid carers, saving the economy £184 billion annually.
Yet 70% report long-term health conditions vs 50% of non-carers.
Caring about equality means caring about carers too.
#CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality
the role I never auditioned for—being an unpaid carer
Seven years ago, I stepped into a role I never auditioned for. No script, no rehearsal time, no understudy. Just the daily improvisation of caring for someone I love while trying to hold onto who I was before.
#CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality
Join us in saying 'We care about equality for carers' this Carers Week! 💜🧡
#CarersWeek2025 #CaringAboutEquality #HealthAndSocialCare
