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Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and highlight the challenges unpaid carers face. Carers Week is 8-14 June 2026.

https://www.carersweek.org/
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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": http://www.carersweek.org?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_7reoyqwwmm
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June 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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“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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June 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Rethink Mental Illness are one of the charity supporters of Carers Week. Listen to why Caring about Equality matters to them

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June 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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.
June 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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“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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June 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Have you seen how Sky are celebrating #CarersWeek?

Take a look at the Today’s Top Picks tab and see a selection of amazing shows highlighting carer’s stories!

Thank you so much to the Sky team.
June 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Nearly half of UK adults with caring experience say their health has been impacted since they began caring.

This week we launched our Caring About Equality report, highlighting the staggering number of unpaid carers struggling with their own health and wellbeing. go.carersuk.org/CW2025report
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June 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Lewy Body Society are one of the charity supporters of Carers Week. We asked them why Caring about Equality matters to them

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June 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Thank you to the 100 MPs and Peers who attended our parliamentary drop-in event today for joining us in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’
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June 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Thank you to Keir Starmer for raising #CarersWeek at #PMQs today.

Join us in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’ this week and every week!

https://www.carersweek.org/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_vg7gq2mvfl
June 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Today we're holding a parliamentary event for #CarersWeek. We've invited carers to talk to MPs and Peers about the reality of caring and the support they need
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June 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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“When you become a carer, you need practical, emotional, and financial help.”

Today Claire shares her experience of juggling her own health and her employment with caring for her Mum.

Thank you Claire and @age-uk.bsky.social for sharing this story

Read the full story on our website.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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This #CarersWeek, with the theme ‘Caring About Equality’, we are highlighting the significant inequalities that millions of unpaid carers face in every aspect of their lives.

Write to your MP today and ask them to stand up for carers this Carers Week https://go.carersuk.org/CW-2025-campaign
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June 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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MNDA are one of our charity supporters here at Carers Week. We asked them why Caring about Equality matters

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June 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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We are delighted to announce that Siân Berry MP, the Green Party Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025. @sianberry.bsky.social
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June 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Hear from Age UK about why Caring about Equality matters to them. Age UK are one of the charities supporters who help make Carers Week happen.
June 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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This #CarersWeek, with the theme ‘Caring About Equality’, we are highlighting the significant inequalities that millions of unpaid carers face in every aspect of their lives.

Write to your MP today and ask them to stand up for carers this Carers Week https://go.carersuk.org/CW-2025-campaign
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June 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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We asked @carers-uk.bsky.social why Caring about Equality is so important to them.

Carers UK is the lead charity supporter for #CarersWeek.
June 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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It's #CarersWeek!

Join us in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’ this week and every week!

Thank you to TSB our headline sponsor and everyone taking part.
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June 9, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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Tomorrow is the big day!

#CarersWeek 2025 kicks off tomorrow morning!

We want as many people as possible join in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’.

Check out our website for more information: www.carersweek.org
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June 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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We’re excited to announce that Ann Davies MP, the Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025.
Photo of Ann Davies MP. On the right, text reads: “I’m honoured to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025. Across Caerfyrddin and beyond, unpaid carers quietly dedicate their lives to looking after loved ones—often juggling work, family, and their own health in the process.” The background is blue with a Carers Week logo.
June 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We are delighted to announce that Chris Vince MP, the Labour Member of Parliament for Harlow has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025.
June 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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We are delighted to announce that Seamus Logan MP, the Scottish National Party Member of Parliament for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025.
June 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We are delighted to announce that Dame Caroline Dinenage DBE MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Gosport has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025. -
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June 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Want to be kept in the know about everything Carers Week?

Sign up to our newsletter for all the latest updates: https://www.carersweek.org/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_n0qktzdh97
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