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This Carers Week, the Department of Health and Social Care is recognising the vital contribution of unpaid carers and young carers, and the importance of building carer friendly communities. Read more: bit.pulse.ly/zo7ql1gnjp

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Young carers and adult carers met with Sir Ed Davey MP and Alison Bennett MP yesterday to share their experiences, and to discuss the importance of creating communities where carers of all-ages are recognised, valued and supported.

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Stuart Andrew MP and Shadow Secretary for Health and Social Care met with a group of unpaid carers during #CarersWeek to hear about their experiences of caring and discuss how communities can better recognise and support carers.

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A highlight of Carers Week was the annual parliamentary event. There was fantastic engagement with 90 MPs and Peers hearing direct from unpaid carers about the challenges cares face, the support they urgently need and the importance of building carer friendly communities.

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Today’s #CarersWeek’s focus is business and services. By being more aware of carers’ needs and the challenges they face, businesses and services can make everyday places more welcoming, flexible, and accessible. Read why building carer friendly communities matters: bit.pulse.ly/yaxteu85tj

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Paul struggled with his mental health after his son was diagnosed with autism, ADHD and Dyspraxia. Finding little support for male carers. He founded SENDS 4 Dad, helping dads support each other Thank you to Paul and @carers-uk.bsky.social for sharing. Read more: bit.pulse.ly/xswajtmg0j

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Young carer, Brooke, looks after her brother who has Phenylketonuria and autism. She shares how she balances caring with school and how much visiting her local carer centre helped. Thank you to Brooke and @carerstrust.bsky.social for sharing. Read the full story: bit.pulse.ly/6gg5rcgufi

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Today’s #Carers Week’s focus is education. 46% of young carers leave school with five GCSEs, compared to 60-65% of peers without caring responsibilities. Explore the Building Carer Friendly Communities blueprint for ways to inspire action in education. Learn more: bit.pulse.ly/zbk3fajufc

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Today we're in Westminster holding a parliamentary event for #CarersWeek. We've invited carers to talk to MPs and Peers about the reality of caring and the need to build carer friendly communities.

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Suzie, an NHS healthcare professional  shares her experience of supporting her 16-year-old daughter who has ME/CFS and the positive support she’s received from her employer. Thank you to Suzie and @meassociation.org.uk for sharing this story. Read the full story: bit.pulse.ly/gtgf0qu5xd

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If you want to support the call for more carer friendly communities, add your name to the Carers Week digital wall and be part of a movement to help support carers across the UK. Add your name today: carersweek.pulse.ly/wv506luhzy

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Today's #CarersWeek’s focus is work. Nearly 3 million people are currently juggling paid work and care in the UK. We’re encouraging all employers to ensure they support and empower unpaid carers in the workplace. Learn more: bit.pulse.ly/s6ovismpcb

Illustration of a concerned woman sitting at a desk, surrounded by stacks of files. She checks her watch, appearing stressed. Text on the left states, "44% of current and former carers who said their employer was not carer friendly said that not getting the recognition and support they need has made it more difficult to juggle work and care." The bottom right corner features "carersweek.org."

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Karen’s husband, Alan, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019 and Lewy body dementia in 2022. She shares her experience with carer friendly communities and what more could be done. Thank you to Karen and @lewybodysociety.bsky.social for sharing. Read the story: bit.pulse.ly/tmcfgzd0rr

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Carers Week is in full swing and there are so many activities to participate in either in-person or online. From info sessions to wellbeing activities and art workshops to day trips, there's something for everybody. Take a look: bit.pulse.ly/gbdrhda18d

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Today #CarersWeek focus is social care. Read our new ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’ blueprint containing helpful tips, resources and good practice to inspire action within different communities, including the social care sector. Take a look 👉 carersuk.pulse.ly/efoxofhvp9

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@alisonebennett.bsky.social MP and Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Care and Carers, and @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social MP and Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Health and Social Care, met with unpaid carers to discuss building carer friendly communities. Learn more: bit.pulse.ly/eeoajukqos

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Carers told us what they thought the biggest benefit of being part of a carer friendly community would be. They rated feeling valued, happier and feeling less stressed as the most important ones. Read our new report to find out more. bit.pulse.ly/muzmmudldm #CarersWeek

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Today #CarersWeek’s focus is on health We asked carers which services and organisations they thought were the most carer friendly. Pharmacies topped their list! Read our report to find how communities within the NHS can become more carer friendly. carersuk.pulse.ly/fcftpduxtn

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Matt shares his experience of caring for his wife Gill, the challenges it can bring and the difference greater understanding and recognition would make. Thank you to Matt and the @mndassoc.bsky.social for sharing this story. Read the full story here: bit.pulse.ly/uizf2tlldm

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Carers UK Chief Executive, Helen Walker and unpaid carer Sue were featured on Good Morning Britain at the start of Carers Week today talking about carer friendly communities. Watch it back here from 0:10 here: bit.pulse.ly/gidh2sksk3

A blue background with a quote in white text: "There's a huge number of unpaid carers in this country and many don't recognise that they are. What's really important is for people to ensure that the communities around them are friendly to carers.” - Helen Walker, Chief Executive, Carers UK. At the bottom, a white crescent shape encloses the words "Carers Week."

To mark the start of Carers Week, we brought together charities involved in the campaign to share their thoughts on this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities. Thank you TSB for being our headline sponsor this year.

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Today we publish ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities: a blueprint’, setting out our vision for creating communities where unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported. Read and share the blueprint today: carersuk.pulse.ly/iphejcurp9

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Read our latest research here: lnkd.in/e_HNNuwX Carers Week is made possible through Carers UK working together with six other major charities: @ageuk.bsky.social, @carerstrust.bsky.social, @lewybodysociety.bsky.social, @meassociation.org.uk, @mndassoc.bsky.social, @rethinkcharity.bsky.social

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

#CarersWeek is here! Join thousands of people taking action to ensure more communities understand, recognise, and empower unpaid carers.  Get involved and together let’s build carer friendly communities across the UK. Thank you @tsbbank.bsky.social for being our headline sponsor this year.

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Carers Week launches tomorrow! Join thousands of individuals and organisations taking action to ensure more communities understand, recognise, and empower unpaid carers.  Get involved 👉https://carersweek.pulse.ly/bqg3ylvmi9

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Carers Week kicks off on Monday and each day will focus on a different theme that we want to shine a light on. Tune in every day for updates related to each theme and how you can participate in Carers Week! Learn more 👉 carersweek.pulse.ly/40sd5wbew5

Calendar-style illustration depicting "Carers Week" with daily themes: Health, Social Care, Work, Education, Business and Services, and Community from Monday to Saturday. Each day has an icon representing its theme, and days are labeled with colored tags.

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Next week is Carers Week! Want to be kept up to date with the latest news? Sign up to our Carers Week updates and have all the information delivered to your inbox. 📩👉https://bit.pulse.ly/ajukvjjbqp

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Less than one week to go! From info sessions to wellbeing activities, art workshops to day trips, and catching up over a cuppa, there’s lots coming up! If you don’t spot something in your area, remember to check the online sessions too. Take a look: bit.pulse.ly/qmnyuhqemz

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Carers Week is almost here! Thank you to all who have added their name to our Building Carer Friendly Communities digital wall. Add your name today and help get the word out about the difference the right support from your community can make. 👉 carersweek.pulse.ly/v7a0v76cnb

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🗓️ Just one week to go until #CarersWeek 2026! This year our focus is on building carer friendly communities. Join the individuals and organisations taking action to ensure more communities understand, recognise, and empower carers. Take part👉 carersweek.pulse.ly/ksdez5xjya

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Carers Week is almost here! Help make sure carers get the recognition and support they need. We've already written the email. Simply add your details and send it to your MP. The more people taking part, the stronger our voice will be. Email your MP: carersuk.pulse.ly/ljz43mf6fy

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Looking to get involved in Carers Week? There’s plenty of events and activities happening across the UK. Be sure to visit our website to search activities near you and online. bit.pulse.ly/tgpluphcdg Thank you TSB for being our headline sponsor this year.

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

With Carers Week fast approaching, today we're launching our call to MPs to champion carers in their communities. Take part in our new campaign and ask your MP to help build carer friendly communities in your area. Click on the link to take part: bit.pulse.ly/zddfh061nj

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Have you been busy planning your events and activities for Carers Week? Let carers in your area know what you’ve got planned by adding your activity today 👉 bit.pulse.ly/nyil74kv14

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Don’t miss our resources for Carers Week! We recently released a whole host of new tools to help you plan your Carers Week activities including checklists, posters, and info sheets.  Download yours here carersweek.pulse.ly/v3pujsv403

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

💬 Add your name! Together we’re building carer friendly communities carersweek.pulse.ly/uai9e8qema Thank you TSB for being our headline sponsor this year.

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Every year hundreds of organisations come together to run activities and events for #CarersWeek. Have you started planning yours?  Find helpful tips and resources to get you started here: carersweek.pulse.ly/rks6udxjcz   Thank you TSB for being our headline sponsor this year.

A close-up of a person's hand working on colorful drawings with crayons spread on a table. Text reads, "Organise an art session to give carers an opportunity to socialise and take a break from caring."

A person with short white hair, wearing a light pink shirt and an ID lanyard, points at a computer screen. Next to them, another person looks at the screen. A poster is blurred in the background. The image includes text promoting advice or information drop-in sessions for carers.

A person in athletic wear performs a side stretch on a yoga mat in a kitchen setting. Nearby, a laptop is positioned on the floor. A text box overlays the image, encouraging hosting a physical activity session for simple at-home exercises to promote health and wellbeing.

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Are you part of a carer friendly community? Do you think different types of communities could be more carer friendly? We want to hear from you! Share your experience today: carersuk.pulse.ly/e8kl7wxyij

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🗓️ Save the date #CarersWeek 2026! This year’s theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlighting the impact these communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere Find out more here 👉 www.carersweek.org

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

As #CarersWeek comes to an end and we want to say a huge thank you to those who took part. You can still join us in saying "we care about equality for carers": www.carersweek.org?utm_source=blues…

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

“The constant worry is very difficult.” Chantal cares for her son Harry who has profound learning and physical disabilities. Read more on our website. Thank you Chantal and @carers-uk.bsky.social for this story

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Rethink Mental Illness are one of the charity supporters of Carers Week. Listen to why Caring about Equality matters to them @rethinkcharity.bsky.social

Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

At our parliamentary drop in event on Wednesday we asked unpaid carer Norman all about what equality mean to him as a carer, why Carers Week is so important, and what he wishes MPs knew about life as an unpaid carer.

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Carers Week @carers-week.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

“I suffered a stage which was ‘Help, I need help’ but had no idea what help I needed and didn’t have time to look for it.” Paul shares his story of caring for his wife who has Lewy Body Dementia. Read more on our website. Thank you Paul and @lewybodysociety.bsky.social for sharing this.

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