📞 New support for older carers in Wales! @AgeCymru has launched a free, confidential telephone advice line just for you.
Call 03300 564 365 to speak to a friendly adviser who understands the unique challenges you face. You’re not alone—help is just a phone call away. 💙 #OlderCarers #Wales #AgeCymru
A smiling elderly woman is standing outside holding two goats. A purple banner at the bottom reads: The Carers Worldwide, Carers Week, and Caring About Equality logos are in the top corners. And text below reads: 'This Carers Week meet Ayna, a grandmother, full-time unpaid carer and the only support for her grandson. This is her story.' Below this is an orange arrow pointing to the right encouraging the reader to scroll
An elderly woman smiles while embracing her grandson. On the right side is a purple panel with text: 'Ayna has cared for her grandson Shuvo, who has cerebral palsy, since he was little. Over time, this took a toll on her physical health and left her with constant knee and back pain. She was unable to work and earn an income.' An orange arrow points to the right
A group of women raise their hands. They sit around a table, some with notebooks. A banner behind them reads 'Monthly Meeting of Carers'. On the right, a purple banner reads: 'But things started to change when Ayna joined one of our Carers Groups. She found support, received medical care and learned how to raise poultry and goats.' An orange arrow points to the right
An elderly woman standing smiling with two goats in her arms. The left side features a purple panel with white text: 'With time, she started to earn an income again. Now, she has also involved Shuvo in caring for the animals so he can learn the skills and start contributing to their joint income.' An orange arrow points to the right
#OlderCarers deserve our attention!
Just like Ayna, millions of older people globally provide vital care to their loved ones every day often while dealing with their own health issues, limited income & little to no support.
Today is Day 5 of #CarersWeek & the focus is on older carers.
Older carers deserve support too, so this #CarersWeek, Age Cymru is highlighting it’s dedicated advice line for older carers in Wales.
03300 564 365. Free, confidential help is just a call away.
#CarersWeek2025 #WalesCare #OlderCarers #SupportForCarers #CareInCommunity
It's important that all older people feel they have the flexibility to undertake caring responsibilities.
This #CarersWeek, find out more about looking after older workers who are carers with our Age-friendly Employer Pledge, more information here: buff.ly/1S3gOul
#OlderWorkers #OlderCarers #Carer
Older carers deserve support too, so this #CarersWeek, Age Cymru is highlighting it’s dedicated advice line for older carers in Wales.
03300 564 365. Free, confidential help is just a call away.
#CarersWeek2025 #WalesCare #OlderCarers #SupportForCarers #CareInCommunity
Older carers ‘missing out on extra financial support’. 💰
Thousands of older carers aren’t claiming extra financial support they’re entitled to, a charity has warned.
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#Carers #FinancialSupport #OlderCarers #PensionCredit #AgeUK
7.03 Age-specific percentage of people in the top (IMD 10) and bottom (IMD 1) deprivation deciles*providing unpaid care, by age group, and hours of unpaid care per week, England, 2021
According to research from our State of Ageing 2023-24 report, people living in more deprived areas provide more hours of unpaid care and at younger ages.
Find out more on our website, the latest chapter is all about Society: ageing-better.org.uk/society-state-ageing-202...
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