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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

It was a privilege to speak at the launch of Saba Khan’s brilliant book, The Disappearing Partner. Part memoir, part call to action. Watch this space, Saba is a woman on a mission! ❤️💪 @carersleeds.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social #Hamarahealthylivingcentre

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Carers Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The University of Strathclyde is looking for unpaid carers to take part in this survey investigating the support, training and recognition needed by carers. To get involved, or find out more, visit: strathsci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Carers Leeds had the best day at Leeds Pride yesterday! 🌈 ☔ As one of our team said on the day: "Well it may have rained on our parade, but it didn't dampen our spirits!" 💖 We proudly stand with LGBTQ+ carers—ensuring all feel safe, seen & supported. Until next year!

A group of people in Carers Leeds t-shirts at Leeds pride holding up a pride banner with a variety of different charities on.

The Leeds Pride 2025 parade with lots of people marching and waving pride flags.

The Carers Leeds team walking at the Leeds Pride parade with a charity banner.

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Off to meet the @carersleeds.bsky.social team for the #leedspride March today. Come on bus!!!!

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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Great to write this for @carers-uk.bsky.social as they published Carer Poverty Commission's final report. Hard hitting analysis of scale & depth of poverty & lifetime impacts. But also hope from solutions to support carers & benefit NI's economy & public finances. www.carersuk.org/northern-ire...

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Blog from Carer Poverty Commission Chair, Helen Barnard | Carers UK

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

📰 Our June newsletter is out now 📝 Findings from our Annual Carers Survey 🔍 Take part in research opportunities that support carers 🤝 We're looking for new trustees – could it be you? 👥 Find and join local groups Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/carersleeds/...

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Carers Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Do you know a STANDOUT CAMPAIGN FOR CARERS? Recognise those involved with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards! Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...

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Healthwatch Leeds @healthwatchleeds.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

We’re pleased to see the 3Cs (Communication, Coordination & Compassion) being put at the heart of Neighbourhood Health in Leeds. Diane & Gemma’s story shows why they matter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8B... – Hannah Davies, Chief Executive #HealthwatchLeeds #3Cs

Diane and Gemma - How Does It Feel For Me participants

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Carers Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

The 2025 State of Caring Survey is now live! We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done. www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

You’re not alone in your caring journey. Join us every 3rd Friday of the month, 12–1pm on Zoom for our monthly online support group. To book your space, call our Advice Line on 0113 380 4300 or email advice@carersleeds.org.uk. Visit www.carersleeds.org.uk/series/onlin... for more information.

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

"I didn't really recognise myself as an unpaid carer. You think about the person you're caring for." Lindsey Burrow, sharing her unpaid care story. #carersweek2025

Image of Claire Turner from Carers Leeds and Lindsey Burrow

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

"Running helped me cope. I didn't have to worry about being a mum or an unpaid carer." - Lindsey Burrow on the importance of your own heath and wellbeing as an unpaid carer. #carersweek2025

Image of Lindsey Burrow and Claire Turner, carers leeds.

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Make sure you take time for yourself. Recognise you're a carer and get the support you need." - Lindsey Burrow's advice for unpaid carers. Carers Leeds can help you in your caring role. Visit - carersleeds.org.uk #carersweek2025

Image of Lindsey Burrow and Claire Turner, and a sign of carers leeds.

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Big thank you to Lindsey Burrow for helping @carersleeds.bsky.social kick off #CarersWeek with a bang. Great in-conversation event with @leedslibraries.bsky.social #unpaidcarers #carers #therealcarersweek

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Big shout out to our incredible @carersleeds.bsky.social volunteers this #VolunteersWeek We couldn’t do what we do, without you ❤️🎉🙌

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

👏 Celebrating #VolunteersWeek! Carers Leeds has been awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering 🏅 💙 Huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers — this is for you! 🔗 Read more www.carersleeds.org.uk/news/celebra...

Announcement from Carers Leeds: awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering. Includes a quote praising the organisation’s positive culture around volunteer involvement. Logos for Carers Leeds and Volunteers’ Week are shown.

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Join us for our Open Day – talks, training & performance for #CarersWeek2025 📅 Thurs 12 June | 2–6pm 📍 Carers Leeds, Mabgate LS9 🎭 2:30pm – Carer stories 🎓 3–5pm – Training sessions 📊 5pm – Carers Survey results 🔗 carersleeds.org.uk/carersweek2025

Promotional graphic for Carers Leeds Open Day during Carers Week 2025. Text reads: "Celebrate Carers Week with Us! Join us at the Carers Leeds Open Day. An afternoon of connection, learning, and recognition for unpaid carers. Thursday 12th June 2025, 2pm–6pm. Join us all afternoon or drop in! Carers Leeds, Mill 6, Mabgate Mills, LS9 7DZ. carersleeds.org.uk/carersweek2025". Includes a photo of the Carers Leeds office building and logos for Carers Leeds.

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Carers Leeds @carersleeds.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Join us at Leeds Central Library on Mon 9 June 2025, 10:00–11:30 for a special #CarersWeek2025 event. Lindsey Burrow talks about her memoir Take Care with @clairet1975.bsky.social , a moving story of love, resilience & caring for her husband, rugby legend Rob Burrow. 🎟 Tickets → buff.ly/NFaB4Ia

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In Conversation with Lindsey Burrow – Carers Leeds

The inspiring Lindsey Burrow will be joining us to talk about her memoir, Take Care: A Memoir of Love, Family

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Make a difference to #unpaidcarers in Leeds. We’re looking for new Trustees to join the Board at Carers Leeds! Particularly people with HR, digital or fundraising skills. Visit carersleeds.org.uk/becomeatrustee for more information. #trustees #Leeds #carers @carersleeds.bsky.social

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Join Our Board of Trustees – Carers Leeds

Carers Leeds is looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation.

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Delighted that we will be kicking off #CarersWeek on 9 June with a @carersleeds.bsky.social and @leedslibraries.bsky.social in-conversation event with Lindsey Burrow. Come and join us! #unpaidcarers #unpaidcare www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/lee...

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

This. Solidarity and love #transally 🏳️‍⚧️

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Two new roles to plan, set up & deliver a new West Yorkshire Carer Breaks project. An initiative based on the Respitality model in Scotland. The project will source free, high-quality breaks for #unpaidcarers, from businesses. Come and join us! #jobs #leeds www.carersleeds.org.uk/home/about/v...

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Vacancies

Carers Leeds Vacancies Carers Leeds celebrates diversity and is an Equal Opportunities organisation, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly BME and LGTBQ communitie...

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Gov announcements on benefits will have a significantly negative impact on #unpaidcarers 150k will lose financial support for their caring role because of changes to #PIP This is already a group of people likely to experience poverty. A backward step for #carers rights and recognition

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

This #internationalwomensday I am thinking about all the women across the world who care for family members and friends. At @carersleeds.bsky.social we see you and we recognise the huge contribution you make #unpaidcarers #care

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy #internationalwomensday to all the incredible women at @carersleeds.bsky.social You are incredible and thanks for all you do, today and every day 🙌💪❤️ #team

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

ICYMI: 📊 We found that disabled people had a poverty rate of 30%, 10 percentage points higher than the rate for people who were not disabled. In January, our UK Poverty report provided an overview of the depth and breadth of poverty in 2025 across the country. (1/2)

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We Care Campaign @wecarecampaign.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

@dementiacarers.bsky.social have a new report out stating 3 out of 4 dementia carers don’t have an alternative care plan in place in case they aren’t there to care. With over 1,200 responses, do give the report a read dementiacarers.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

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What if...I'm not there to care?

Over 3/4 of dementia carers don't have an alternative care plan in place for when they're unable to care. Read our 2024 survey findings.

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Claire Turner @clairet1975.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

@carersleeds.bsky.social is at Kirkgate Market today for a #LGBThistorymonth event. We are here until 3pm - come and see us!

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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

New research on end of life carers: c 1% of population. 15% end of life caregivers in poverty. Big spike in poverty in first year of bereavement. And v positive conversation about increasing take up of benefits & ensure more clinicians have support to help people access under Special Rules. 3/4

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Patrick Butler @patrickjbutler.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

My Guardian story: Stunning victory for unpaid carer Andrea Tucker as court overturns DWP demand for £4,600 carer's allowance overpayment www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Unpaid carer wins overpayment penalty case against DWP

Andrea Tucker has overturned the demand for £4,600 in carer’s allowance overpayments for alleged breaches in benefit rules

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Have you ever been a carer? Do you know someone who has caring responsibilities? Our research has found that people living in more deprived areas provide more hours of unpaid care and at younger ages.

Bar graph showing: 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

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 06/02/2025

Just leaving this here 💙 Today is #TimeToTalk Day, take action and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭

A pink graphic providing helpline contact details for Time to Talk Day. The text at the top reads: ‘If you need to chat this Time To Talk Day.’ Below, it lists different support services with their contact numbers:
• Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am-6pm weekdays)
• Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open)
• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm - midnight)
• C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): 0800 132 737 (Always open)
• The Mix (for under 25s): Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open)

At the bottom, a call-to-action reads: ‘Share and save this post.’

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We Care Campaign @wecarecampaign.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Carers are often asked for their top tips for being resilient. We never ask this. Why? We think systems should work for carers so we don't have to be so resilient. What are your thoughts on resilience? If you think the same as us, join us

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