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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

#GlobalKinshipCareWeek might be over but recognising & supporting #KinshipCarers matters all year round 💜🧡 Stories from kinship carers we work with in #Bangladesh through our partner CDD show why supporting carers alongside the children they care for is so important. #UnpaidCarers #CommitToCarers

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Image of two people with text overlaid "Ayna took on full-time care of her grandson, Shuvo, when his family could no longer care for him. Shuvo has cerebral palsy and is fully dependent on her. At 60, Ayna was facing stigma and isolation, constant knee and back pain and had been unable to earn an income alongside her caring responsibilities. Through our Carers Project, Ayna found friendship and support through her local Carers Group, received treatment for her health needs and training in poultry rearing to help her earn an income. Today, she is an active member of her Carers Group and is building a more secure future for herself and Shuvo." “The Carers Project has given me courage and that courage means I can support Shuvo for his future.” - Ayna

Image of a woman and a girl with text overlaid: "Rina cares for her niece, Anu, who has an intellectual disability. When Anu’s parents found themselves unable to provide the care she needed, Rina stepped in as her full-time carer. The demands of caring had left Rina isolated at home and unable to work, while fear of stigma made her afraid to take Anu outside. Through our Carers Project, Rina found support and companionship through a local Carers Group. With counselling and tailoring training, she regained confidence and began earning an income, while Anu received support at one of our Community Caring Centres and began forming friendships and developing new skills." “Before joining, life felt unbearably difficult, but being part of the group brought me hope and companionship.” - Rina

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

With the #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport approaching this month, what better time for our sister organisation #CarersWorldwideIndia to launch their new website?! 🎉 If you are interested in learning more specifically about our work in India, please visit the website 👇🏽 www.carersworldwideindia.org

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Graphic that reads: "The reality is 61% of unpaid family carers in India suffer from severe anxiety or clinical depression. Love doesn't stop physical and emotional burnout. We are changing this narrative."

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Mental health support can look different for everyone. What matters is that people feel heard, supported & are able to access the care they need 💜🧡 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re revisiting Susila & Sethu’s story.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On #WorldCerebralPalsyDay, we’re thinking of children with #CerebralPalsy & the #UnpaidCarers who support them - mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings etc. 💜🧡 Last year, with #StoriesOfNepal & our local partner, we shared stories of nine unpaid carers in #Nepal.

A photo of a man with his child with both of them looking at each other and smiling. Photo credits to Stories of Nepal. The overlaid text reads: "World Cerebral Palsy Day"

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The September edition of our #CommitToCarers newsletter is out now 👉🏽 linkly.link/2ucLq Inside: • Our response to the catastrophic flooding in Nepal • Livelihoods support for carers in India & Bangladesh • Advocacy success in Karnataka, India • How to support us on #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport

A photo of a group of women standing outside, raising victory signs, outside an office building. Behind them is a banner that reads: "Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) Dinajpur project office | Carers and Community level Mental Health project"

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A Convention on the Rights of Older Persons can change how we think about #OlderPeople & #ageing, pushing back against the ageism & discrimination that many older people face. Older people are not just care recipients. Many are #UnpaidCarers themselves, providing vital support to family members.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fancy a curry for a good cause? 💜🥘🧡 Join us for our #CurryForCarers Fundraiser & enjoy a lovely evening together while helping support our work with #UnpaidCarers There will be a raffle with some wonderful prizes & a chance to meet the team & find out more about our work. #FundraisingEvent

Promotional poster for a “Curry for Carers Fundraiser” with a beige patterned background with a large purple decorative mandala shape at the bottom. Logos for Neem Tree and Carers Worldwide appear at the top. Large purple text reads “Curry for Carers Fundraiser” Event details in white text state: “Wednesday 14 October, 7:30pm to 10:30pm, Neem Tree, Welwyn Garden City, Tickets cost £35” Additional text reads: “Enjoy a delicious curry with us and raise funds to support our work with unpaid family carers in low- and middle-income countries” The poster uses purple, gold and orange colors with an Indian-inspired decorative theme

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Shop online & DOUBLE your donation to #CarersWorldwide this month! Until 30 September, you can double the donations you raise for Carers Worldwide when you shop through #GiveAsYouLive. It’s completely free to sign up.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Following the launch of our 3 new #CommunityCaringCentres (CCCs) in #India, we arranged a meeting for our local charity partners running the new centres, to come together with our local charity partner in #Bangladesh, to learn from their experience of running CCCs 💜🧡 #UnpaidCarers #CommitToCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Every child & young person deserves the support they need to look after their #MentalHealth & build their future. This #YouthMentalHealthDay, the theme #BuildFutureYou is a reminder that young people’s mental health today determines the opportunities, relationships & support they have as they grow.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📢 Another #AdvocacyWin in #Karnataka, India! The Government of Karnataka has taken an important step towards integrating support for #UnpaidCarers into an existing government livelihoods programme. 💜🧡 Here’s what’s changed 👇🏽

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Have you considered leaving a gift in your Will to support #UnpaidCarers? It's #RememberACharityWeek & we'd like to share how a gift in your Will can help us continue doing what we do. For Thamarai Selvi, from India, receiving support through our #CarersProject has made a lasting difference.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Across #SouthAsia, we've been working to help #UnpaidCarers access government entitlements & in just 2025 they've accessed the equivalent of more than £4M. In India, our #advocacy has led to the first-ever #CarersAllowance in Karnataka & we are seeing a largennumber of carers access this support 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We're thrilled to share that we raised a total of £19,121 from our BBC #Radio4Appeal & the generosity of Radio 4 listeners. We're so grateful to broadcaster Jo Whiley for presenting our appeal & sharing Mukta's story. A special thank you to Hallmark Foundation for their generous match funding 💜🧡

A graphic that shows two people sitting beside each other outside smiling. And the text overlaid across the image reads: "We've raised £19,121 from our BBC Radio4 Appeal | A special thanks to Hallmark Foundation"

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our August edition of #CommitToCarers is out now 👉🏽 linkly.link/2sFjq Inside: • Anil’s trip to visit our work in South Asia • Handicrafts training in Bangladesh • #HumansCare - Varsha’s story • Unpaid carers we work with featured in an article on BehanBox • Ways you can support us …and more.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating floods in #Nepal, especially our partners, colleagues & the communities we work with. Though miles apart, we at #CarersWorldwide stand with you & hope for your safety & recovery in the months ahead. #SolidarityWithNepal #NepalFloods

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

For years, caring for her husband while earning an income felt almost impossible for Varsha. Despite many setbacks, with our support, today she is running a thriving business & working to improve the lives of other #UnpaidCarers in her community 💜🧡 Read Varsha’s #HumansCare story 👇🏽

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HumansCare | Support, Strength and New Possibilities, Varsha’s Story

Discover how unpaid carer Varsha rebuilt her confidence and livelihood through vital support, becoming an award-winning carers’ advocate in Karnataka.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Do you want to help us do more for #UnpaidCarers? 💜🧡 There are lots of ways to support #CarersWorldwide and help us reach more unpaid family carers across low- and middle-income countries. You could donate, volunteer with us or support our work in other ways. Visit our website to learn more 👇🏽

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We are very proud to share that our Development Director, Ruth Patil, has recently had a chapter published in The Emerald Handbook of Family and Social Change in the Global South: A Gendered Perspective 💜🧡

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A screenshot of the opening page of Chapter 6 from The Emerald Handbook of Family and Social Change in the Global South. The chapter is titled “Who Cares for the Carers of People With Disabilities? Stories, Solutions and a Model From South Asia” and is written by Mary Wickenden and Ruth Patil. The page includes an abstract explaining that the chapter explores the experiences of women who care for family members with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in South Asia. It examines the social, emotional and economic impacts of unpaid care work and discusses ways family carers can be better supported, drawing on examples from India and Bangladesh

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Need to do some back-to-school shopping this month? You could make some savings AND raise free donations for #CarersWorldwide with #easyfundraising. The likes of Clarks, Tesco and Tu will give a cashback donation, at no extra cost to you, when you shop with them.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

#UnpaidCarers in Dinajpur, Bangladesh are learning new skills to help them build livelihoods at home alongside managing their caring responsibilities 💜🧡 With your support, we can help create more opportunities like these for unpaid carers in low- & middle-income countries.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Registration is open for the 5th International Young Carers Conference, taking place in Berlin on 21-22 October. If you work with or advocate for #YoungCarers, register today 👉🏽 www.iycc2026.org #InternationalYoungCarersConference #YoungCarerVoices #Caregivers #CommitToCarers

Promotional graphic for the 5th International Young Carers Conference in Berlin. The design features a few illustrated Berlin landmarks alongside the conference title and theme: "From Recognition to Action: Supporting Young Carers in a Changing World." The conference will take place on 21-22 October 2026 in Berlin, Germany. A banner at the bottom states "Registration now open!" with the website www.iycc2026.org. Icons along the bottom highlight the themes: Connect, Learn, Share and Make a Difference

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our Robert Lo Charity Golf Day will be returning in 2027 💜⛳🧡 📅 Save the Date: 30 April 2027 📧 Contact us at info@carersworldwide.org or send us a direct message to express your interest We can't wait to see you there. More details coming soon!

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our July edition of #CommitToCarers is out now 👉🏽 linkly.link/2pIoA Inside: • Our 2025 Impact Report • BBC Radio 4 Appeal update • Our House of Lords event • Join us as a trustee • Ways you can support us 🏌🏽🏃🏽‍♀️🛍️ #R4Appeal #CharityNews #SmallCharity #UnpaidCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As #GoodCareMonth ends, we're highlighting the people who make good care possible 💜🧡 Alongside #HealthcareProfessionals & #CareWorkers, #UnpaidCarers play a key role in the care system, providing continuity of care before, during & beyond formal services. They deserve to be recognised & supported!

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're so pleased to welcome Rink Bindra to our Board of Trustees! 🎉 Rink joins us with a shared commitment towards #UnpaidCarers & we're excited to have him onboard as we continue to grow our impact 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

📢 Applications are now open to join #TeamCarersWorldwide for the Saturday event of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️ Please fill in this form to let us know 👇🏽 www.jotform.com/form/2611914... If you have any questions, write to us at michelle.gocoldas@carersworldwide.org

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Your #MentalHealth matters - especially if you're caring for someone else. This #InternationalSelfCareDay, we're celebrating all #UnpaidCarers & reaffirming our commitment to ensuring they have the support they need to care for their own well-being too 💜🧡 #MentalHealthMatters #CommitToCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We're pleased to welcome Jay Suterwalla as Interim Chair of Carers Worldwide! 💜🧡 Jay has been a valued member of our Board of Trustees, bringing a wealth of experience & a deep commitment to our mission. We look forward to his leadership as we continue supporting #UnpaidCarers across South Asia.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

2025 was a year of progress, recognition & new opportunities for #UnpaidCarers across #India, #Nepal & #Bangladesh 💜🧡 In our latest blog, we share key highlights from our 2025 Impact Report Read the full blog 👇🏽 & also explore the report within the blog #SouthAsia #CarersWorldwide #CommitToCarers

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Our Year of Change: What 2025 Meant for Unpaid Carers Across South Asia

Welcome to our blog. This is where we share latest news from the field, carers'; stories, advocacy progress and much more.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

After five years as Chair of #CarersWorldwide, we're saying goodbye to Jonathan Freeman MBE DL & celebrating everything he has contributed to our organisation. Thank you, Jonathan, for five years of dedicated service. We wish you every success in the future 💜🧡 #Leadership #CommitToCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth ❤️💛🤍💙💚 This month & beyond, we celebrate the disabled community, challenge stigma & highlight the importance of a more #inclusive & #accessible world. We also recognise the millions of #UnpaidCarers who support loved ones with disabilities every day. #CommitToCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Last Thursday, we hosted some of our supporters, partners & friends at the #HouseOfLords for an evening celebrating our shared commitment to #UnpaidCarers 💜🧡 We also shared our impact through our 2025 Impact Report & our vision for the future ✨ #HouseOfLords #CarersWorldwide #CommitToCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

There are many ways to support #UnpaidCarers & every action makes a difference 💜🧡 One simple action you can take today is signing our #CarersCharter. Martin, whose quote is featured 👇🏽 is one of 5,829 people who have already signed. Will you join them? #CarersWorldwide #CommitToCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Last evening, we held a special gathering at the #HouseOfLords to share our impact & our plans for the future. It was wonderful to spend time with so many people who share our commitment to #UnpaidCarers A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us & to Lord Raval OBE for hosting the evening.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our Founder & Executive Director Anil Patil spoke at the Annual Carers' Event organised by #CarersInHertfordshire He shared our community-based approach to supporting #UnpaidCarers across #SouthAsia & how in just over a decade we've transformed the lives of thousands of carers & their families 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The June edition of #CommitToCarers is out now. Grab a cold drink & explore the latest from Carers Worldwide 👉🏽 linkly.link/2lIrk Inside: Our collaboration with Sense International Kenya Carers Week #HumansCare Nagamma’s story Ways you can support us #Newsletter #eNews #SmallCharity #CharityNews

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

When we first met Nagamma, an #UnpaidCarer from India, she was facing social stigma and financial hardship. But after joining our #CarersProject, she started her own tailoring business, has become a leader in her local carers’ network & was also awarded the Best Carer award by the government 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

“Being part of the Carers Group has empowered me. I now feel confident, respected, & capable of supporting others." – Pushpavalli, unpaid carer from India As we celebrate #SmallCharityWeek, we're highlighting the power of #connection and the difference it can make for #UnpaidCarers 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It’s #SmallCharityWeek & we're proud to be a small charity making a big impact, creating #opportunity, #connection & #hope where it's needed most. Through our work with #UnpaidCarers in low- & middle-income countries, we see how the right support can create opportunities that change lives 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our Development Director, Ruth Patil, is in #Kenya as part of our collaboration with #SenseInternationalKenya 💜🧡 She is conducting training with #UnpaidCarers, local support workers & the Sense International Kenya team, exploring how carer well-being can be integrated into their existing programmes

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Could 2027 be your year to take on the #TCSLondonMarathon? Join our team & go the extra mile to support #UnpaidCarers 💜🧡 Mary, one of our runners this year, shared what the experience meant to her after crossing the finish line as part of #TeamCarersWorldwide ✨ Swipe to read her reflections 👇🏽

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Want to stay connected with our work? Then sign up to our mailing list 💜🧡 Expect inspiring stories, exciting project updates, ways to get involved and you’ll also receive our monthly newsletter, #CommitToCarers Straight to your inbox 📩

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Why does locally-led action matter and what does it really mean to work sustainably? In this article for BOND during #CarersWeek, our Founder Anil Patil highlights the value of locally-led action and the importance to society as a whole, of supporting unpaid carers 👇🏽 #CarersWeek2026 #UnpaidCarers

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Why supporting unpaid carers strengthens society, and why locally led action matters | Bond

It is Carers Week, a time to raise awareness of unpaid care, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise their contribution to families and communities.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Today’s #CarersWeek theme focuses on #Education. For many #YoungCarers, balancing education with caring responsibilities can be incredibly challenging. And where we work in low- & middle-income countries, the challenges can be even greater. @carers-week.bsky.social #CarersWeek2026

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Caring can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to work & earn an income. For many #UnpaidCarers across low- & middle-income countries, caring responsibilities can make it difficult to access employment and livelihood opportunities, often leading to financial hardship.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This #CarersWeek, the theme #CarerFriendlyCommunities feels very close to our hearts at #CarersWorldwide, as it captures exactly what we are working towards. Ensuring that #UnpaidCarers are recognised, supported & able to live with dignity within their communities 💜🧡 @carers-week.bsky.social

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Today marks the start of #CarersWeek & conversations about how we can build more #CarerFriendlyCommunities. Caring often comes at a cost to #UnpaidCarers own health & well-being. In fact, our research shows that 73% of unpaid carers report experiencing health issues of their own.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

There’s still time to support #UnpaidCarers through our BBC #R4Appeal presented by Jo Whiley 💜🧡 Our appeal is live until midnight tomorrow, Saturday 6 June. You can listen to the appeal & donate 👉🏽 bit.ly/4wUcQDG

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Meet Mukta and her brother Al-Amin 💜🧡 Hear about her experiences as an unpaid carer and how finding support and connection through our Carers Project with Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) and her Carers Group specifically, has made a difference in her life.

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