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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM

@purge11.bsky.social
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Carer activist, poet and author of "A Caring Mind". Volunteer at Carers UK and network partner at Carers Trust

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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Just published: November 2025 Carers News 🧡 This edition includes five hot stories carers should read, wellbeing support, new research and updates from A Caring Mind. Full post: caringmindblog.com/2025/11/23/n...
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November 2025 Carers News — New Release from A Caring Mind
Welcome to the latest edition of my unpaid carer newsletter for November This month’s release is full of insights, stories and resources to support carers across the UK. Read the full newsletter he…
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Digital tools can lighten that load to help unpaid carers. My new blog + video explores how apps, AI & mobile tech are transforming unpaid care in 2025. #UnpaidCarers #CarerActivism #HealthTech #DigitalHealth caringmindblog.com/2025/11/16/t...
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The Digital Revolution in Unpaid Care: Empowering Carers Through Technology
From Matthew McKenzie carer activist For Unpaid carers those who support loved ones living with long-term physical or mental health conditions, they face a unique set of challenges. The role is oft…
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Join our upcoming Carers Rights Day Care for a Cuppa session held by members of our Policy and Public Affairs Team. Hear all about our recent research, policy and campaigning work. go.carersuk.org/4qIhAJs
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 04/11/2025
Keen to showcase your work around health inequalities, partnership working or a patient-centred initiative? Apply to present your work in poster form at our Long-term Conditions Conference in June 2026. Submit your poster by 19 November. ➡️ bit.ly/4qcNqxw
Promotional image for the RCN Long-term Conditions Conference, showing an individual presenting a poster. Text encourages creating a poster for the conference. Submission deadline is 19 November 2025.
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Certitude @certitude-support.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
We're looking forward to hearing from our speakers this week at our Black History Month Event talking about the #BHM2025 theme: “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #ForTheLifeYouWant
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Join our supportive online community for unpaid carers. Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring. Join today: go.carersuk.org/4jKG8Oc
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Text reads: Chat with other carers
Ask questions
Share experiences 
Carers Connect, join our supportive online forum
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
It is vital that we use carers' voices to campaign for change. We hugely appreciate anyone who can fill in our State of Caring survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/QNPDKV2?utm_…
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
🏳️‍🌈 Pride is powerful. Pride is personal. This June, I am honouring love, identity, and mental health in my new short video. 📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmN6... Pride is more than celebration, it's a reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and safe. 💖 #PrideMonth2025 #LGBTQ
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Why We Celebrate Pride Month 2025 - LGBTQ+ Rights & Support
YouTube video by Caring Mind
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Our 2025-26 ‘Looking after someone’ guide is now available. The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available. Download the guide for your UK nation: www.carersuk.org/help-and-adv...
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is here! This year’s theme is Community — because no one should face mental health struggles alone. 💚 🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/gUr0KpYNitI 📝 Read the blog: caringmindblog.com/2025/05/16/m... #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #NoMindLeftBehind #MentalHealthMatters
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - The Power of Community
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SANE | Changing mental health for good @sane.org.uk · 15/05/2025
Donate £10 to help answer a call from someone in crisis. At SANE, we do not receive any government or lottery funding and rely entirely on voluntary donations – your generosity makes all the difference❤️ Text SANE 10 to 70470 to donate £10 or visit saneuk.me/donateMHAW #mentalhealthawarenessweek
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We’re excited to announce that nominations for The Carers UK Awards are now open! 🎉 Nominate the amazing people and organisations in your life who help make life better for unpaid carers. go.carersuk.org/awards
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
April is #StressAwarenessMonth 💛 This year’s theme: #LeadWithLove Unpaid carers face stress daily—it's time we talk about it. 🎥 Watch my new video: 🔗 youtu.be/GVPifQiP24M Let’s care for those who care. 💙 #CarerSupport #MentalHealth
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Stress Awareness Month 2025
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Unpaid carers deserve to be heard. 💬💪 Find out how to lobby the government, influence policy, and advocate for change in our latest video 🎥👇 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-Y5... #UnpaidCarers #CarersRights #RaiseYourVoice #CarerAdvocacy #SupportCarers #LobbyingForCarers
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Effective Ways for Carers to Lobby the Government and Create Change
YouTube video by Caring Mind
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Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Free Information Event 📣 Find out what support is available to support older adults in Solihull. #solihull #communitysupport #carers
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Support our campaign by writing to your MP today. Ask them to write to their Secretary of State so we can put a stop to this scandal.  go.carersuk.org/halt-Carers-...
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
🌟 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 🌟 From March 17-23, let's recognize the strengths & talents of neurodivergent individuals! 🚀 Autism, ADHD, dyslexia & more. 📖 Read more: caringmindblog.com/2025/03/20/n... #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #DifferentNotLess #StrengthInDiversit
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Promoting Inclusion, Awareness, and Support
Welcome to my blog to help raise awareness for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025. If you dont know already, I raise awareness of those who care for someone. This could be mental ill health, canc…
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Carers Support West Sussex @carerswsussex.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
⭐ Meet Bernice our new Hospital Wellbeing Worker! ⭐ Why I wanted to join Carers Support: "Hi, I’m Bernice, I am a Hospital Wellbeing Worker in the north of West Sussex spending time at Crawley Hospital and East Surrey Hospital. I have joined Carers Support after a few years working in care homes."
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Carers play a vital role in supporting loved ones with mental health needs, but are they truly being heard? My latest blog explores how unpaid carers can hold NHS Mental Health Trusts accountable 🔍 Read now: shorturl.at/9sxRR #CarersRights #MentalHealth #NHSMentalHealth
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Holding Your NHS Mental Health Trust Accountable A Guide for Carers
Understanding the Role of Carers in Mental Health As you might know, unpaid carers play a vital yet often overlooked role in supporting individuals with mental health needs. Their contributions pro…
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Our amazing Chair, Nick Baird, is taking on four challenges this year to mark our 60th anniversary. This weekend he kicks off this challenge by running the Bath half marathon! 🏃‍♂️ We're excited to cheer him on and want to wish him the very best of luck!
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12/03/2025
‘Carers need care, too’: Bruce Willis’s wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
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‘Carers need care, too’: Bruce Willis’s wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
Emma Heming Willis, who is primary carer for the actor since his dementia diagnosis in 2023, says there is ‘a broader story’ to tell about their plight Emma Heming Willis, the primary carer for her husband, the actor Bruce Willis, who is suffering from a…
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Debbie Weekes-Bernard @debbieweekesb.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Last week’s London Anti-Racism Collaboration for Health Conference reinforced our commitment to closing the unjust racial health gap and working towards the Mayor’s @london.gov.uk goal to improve health outcomes for all #Londoners. Read more here: anti-racism.london/race-equity-...
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Young carers give so much—it's time to give them a break. 💙 Supporting their well-being & mental health is essential. Let's raise awareness & push for better support. Read more 👉 caringmindblog.com/2025/03/13/y... #YCAD2025 #GiveMeABreak #YoungCarers #MentalHealthMatters
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Young Carers Action Day 2025: Give Me A Break – Supporting Young Carers’ Well-being & Mental Health
Blog post by Matthew McKenzie Young Carers Action Day 2025 – “Give Me A Break” Imagine carrying the weight of responsibility far beyond your years. Imagine balancing school, frien…
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
📢 Today is #InternationalWomensDay 2025! 💜 Let’s break barriers, create opportunities & ensure no one is left behind. Read more 👉 caringmindblog.com/2025/03/08/i... #IWD2025 #WomensRights
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International Women’s Day 2025: For ALL Women and Girls – Rights, Equality, Empowerment
By Matthew McKenzie Today, on March 8, 2025, we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme:📢 “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme serves as…
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
New blog: “Caring for Someone with Psychosis: 10 Expert Tips for Families & Carers.” If you’re supporting a loved one, discover practical advice and expert advice. Watch video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW9R... and read article: caringmindblog.com/2025/02/23/c... #MentalHealth #Carers #Psychosis
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Caring for Someone with Psychosis 10 Expert Tips for Families & Carers
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Survivor Researcher Network @survivorresnet.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
We're reviving our monthly online Discussion and Support Group meetings. The next one is at 5.30pm on Tuesday 25 February: survivorresearcher.net/february-202...
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February 2025 Discussion and Support Group - Survivor Researcher Network
Our next SRN Discussion and Support Group meeting is at 17.30 GMT on Tuesday 25th February. At this meeting we’ll be introducing our new Awards for All funded project - and we'd love you to get involv...
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
As **Race Equality Week 2025** wraps up, the work doesn’t stop here! Every action—big or small—counts @thekingsfund.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @thrivingautistic.bsky.social @thebarcouncil.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fDb...) #RaceEqualityWeek #EveryActionCounts
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Race Equality Week 2025
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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
📣 It’s our 60th anniversary! 📣 We’ve been working hard to improve the lives of carers for 60 years. This year we’re focusing on ‘Equality: today and tomorrow’ because we know there is still much more to do to ensure carers have equality in all areas of their life.
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Thanks for tagging us. A great summary of why #HealthInformation matters and the importance of Health Information Week.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Thank you for the thoughtful and reflective blog
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
My blog post and video in support of Health Information Week. @kls-sft.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @sophierandall.bsky.social @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social #HIW2025 #HealthLiteracy #misinformation caringmindblog.com/2025/01/25/e...
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Empowering Health Literacy: Unveiling the Impact of Health Information Week
Here is a health and wellbeing blog by carer champion Matthew McKenzie. On this blog post, we can explore the significance of Health Information Week in providing reliable health information, empow…
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Carers Support West Sussex @carerswsussex.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Join us at our face to face group, carers will be able to meet and chat with other carers, talk about their caring role and access information and support from one of our local Wellbeing Workers. Book on here: www.carerssupport.org.uk/event/?eve… #communitysupport #wellbeing
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
My National Grief Awareness Week 2024 video www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQAl...
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National Grief Awareness Week 2024
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Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
@solihullcouncil is reviewing the Community Advice Service which provides information and advice on a range of topics. As part of the review, they want to hear people’s views and experiences of using the community advice hubs. Take the survey here - buff.ly/3BsJ6pr
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Its Addiction Awareness Week 2024. Here is my video to help raise awareness. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf_M...
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Addiction Awareness Week 2024
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kmachin.bsky.social @kmachin.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Energising Triangle of Care meeting this morning - thank you @purge11.bsky.social for the opportunity for a rant on the Mental Health Bill and the potential impact on family and friend carers
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
This is awesome. My first post at BlueSky. Its like a breath of fresh air from the sky.
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