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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · 7d

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Personally, I feel that Signposting is not helpful unless accompanied by hands-on support. In 10+yrs I had no respite for one of the two people I cared for. I cared day and night without a day off. No sick leave, no holiday ( where I wasn't still caring) no real support. Im exhausted.

OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · 7d

This week in #OTs&Carers
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#Carer #Disabiliy news
@theRCOT
@carers-uk.bsky.social
CarersUK published their statement of caring survey www.carersuk.org/policy-and-r... showing that carers report not having their needs met .

State of Caring survey | Carers UK

www.carersuk.org

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Carers Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social · 12d

We're delighted to be at Scottish Green Party conference showcasing priorities for change for unpaid carers in the next Scottish Parliament. If you're at the conference, come and visit our National Carer Organisation stand in the marquee. @scottishgreens.org

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 12d

Do you ever feel like you have no one to talk to? Join us for a session with The Almond Tree Foundation that explores the main causes of isolation and loneliness and what you can do to support yourself.

https://go.carersuk.org/4gXXmXF

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · 16d

Its a l9vely sunny day on the sputh coast of England. There's a gentle breeze..

OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Sep 1

Just wondering how many have moved across from other social media sites to here. I cannot manage to duplicate posts.

#Carer
#UnpaidCarer
#FamilyCarer
#OT
#OccupationalTherapy
#OccupationalTherapist

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 25

4.But this poverty affects health and wellbeing, which when combined with grief and loss, extra bills and reduced benefits plus long employment gaps due to caring make it very difficult to reenter the workforce. #Carers need more support.
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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 25

3.When #Caring ends #UnpaidCarers are often burned out and exhausted and yet they can be forced to find work due to being unable to lift themselves out of poverty due to DWP rules on earned and unearned income.
#OT_Carer

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 25

2.When #Caring ends #UnpaidCarers are often burned out and exhausted and yet they can be forced to find work due to being unable to lift themselves out of poverty due to DWP rules on earned and unearned income.
#OT_Carer

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 25

1.. #UnpaidCarers should be given free financial advice re the impact of giving up employment, benefits entitlement, and pension payments. They should be supported to pay into a pension and offered 'trade union' support regardless if whether they are employed.
#OT_Carer

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 15

www.surveymonkey.com/r/QNFLPB3?ut...

State of Caring Survey 2025

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 5

My concern is that #UnpaidCarers will be forced to do paid work as well as care but when will they sleep or be able to go out and socialise or undertake leisure? Who will care for those in need when the carer is at work ?

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 5

BBC News - Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Trump signs his huge tax and spending bill into law

A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July.

www.bbc.com

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 5

BBC News - Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions

MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

www.bbc.co.uk

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 5

USA Republican & UK Labour both passed measures to reduce welfare spending for sick and disabled people

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 3

Exactly. It's called the sweat coin app... so those who could walk could buy cheap products... those who couldnt walk got no benefits as the app is not nhs but a private provider... good for some ... play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Sweatcoin・Walking Step Counter - Apps on Google Play

Pedometer that gives you sweatcoins for steps. It pays to walk!

play.google.com

OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 3

I've been on steroids for nearly 2 years whilst the hospital trialed 5 other drugs that i reacted to - injected a new one today 🤞.Steroids have caused prediabetes and weight gain. I struggle to move on low doses the nhs diabetes course includes a walking reward app that doesn't reward other exercise

OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 3

Oops should have posted the BBC link !!!
They already do this on prediabetes schemes.. there's an app where you can get discounted products if you walk.. it's ableist. Doesnt reward other exercise.

BBC News - Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Seven ways the government's plan could change the NHS

The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.

www.bbc.com

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 3

Some people with mobility issues or who are wheelchair users need to be rewarded too... perhaps reward swimming or other exercises otherwise the scheme is ableist. Make healthy food cheaper. Then people will have a choice of what to buy and eat. #Carer
#OT_Carer
#OTs&Carers

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jul 1

This is very concerning, as it will encourage people to gamble and perhaps lose their own and indeed other's money and leaves people vulnerable to economic coercive control .. would have been better to tax everyone an extra 1% for 2 yrs as a covid recovery measure... No.

OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jun 29

Welcome to my world .. add in threats of benefit withdrawal...

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jun 29

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Where multiple protected characteristics intersect and are combined with deprivation it is not surprising that ill health results. #Carers have a tough time extra stress, list earnings/pension & fear of lost benefits...

Britain’s ‘medieval’ health inequality is devastating NHS, experts say

Exclusive: Health service estimated to be spending £50bn a year on effects of deprivation and child poverty

www.theguardian.com

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jun 28

The impact of self service tills is that people are isolated. Ive not spoken to anyone today and yesterday I didnt either. At least when tills are staffed you can make small talk.. #Disability.

OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jun 28

I went shopping yesterday in a small store &through gritted teeth and pain I managed. No one could help. Today I cannot move. I am bed bound. So exhausted. This is the reality of variable conditions. This is ç PIP is essential. I can't wash, dress, clean. ... #Disability

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OT_CarersUnite @otcarersunite.bsky.social · Jun 28

#Tescos have introduced self service conveyor belt tills where staff used to be. so need to pick items off shelf, load trolley, unload onto conveyer belt, place on scales,pay, pack bags place in trolley take out of trolley, into car out of car in house & fridge etc. Im wiped out. #Arthritis

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