DWP pursued woman’s employer for nonexistent ‘benefit debt’ When will this end? ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

In this episode of our podcast "Care Fully Considered", we speak to Carrie Grant MBE, a campaigner, author, and broadcaster advocating for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You can find the full episode on all your usual platforms. Do rate, review and subscribe.

Loved being a judge for this year’s SMK National Campaigner Awards 2026 🙌 Each campaign is a powerful reminder that passionate people really can create change. Take a look at the incredible shortlist 👇 smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c... #SMKAwards2026 #LoveCampaigning #ChangeIsPossible

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul - the latest www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

We've signed this Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions as part of the Carers Poverty Coalition. On Sunday Carers Allowance will be 50. It's time Carers Allowance and carers benefits were fully reviewed.

The latest episode of "Care Fully Considered" is out. Listen to Bhulla Beghal and Carla Mellor talk about film making and poetry writing as well as ways we can all tell our own stories. For the full episode listen here buff.ly/Jg9IPkD

🎙️ Check out our latest episode of Care Fully Considered - Empath Power We chat to Bhulla Beghal a film maker and Carla Mellor, a poet. You can listen on all your usual podcast platforms player.captivate.fm/episode/9237...

Always a highlight of the campaigning year, reading the SMK Report out today. Even though it’s The Toughest Year yet for campaigners there’s always hope ⬇️

🚨 New SMK Report Out Today: The Toughest Year Yet for Campaigners 🚨 READ THE FULL REPORT HERE for more on what the challenges are and what success looks like: https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/champion/campaigner-survey/

We were delighted to bring our campaign to Westminster yesterday, as we hosted our relaunch reception in Parliament. Supporters from across the country made their presence felt through their fantastic #craftivism, organised by coalition partner @wecarecampaign.bsky.social

Yesterday we took Cost of Living Craftivism Stitched Up project to Westminster with @costoflivingaction.bsky.social Not a loud protest. But with stitched messages from unpaid carers living with this every day 🧵1/7

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

Unpaid carers ordered to repay benefits despite DWP knowing rules were unlawful www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

“Let me be absolutely clear: I will not tolerate any company exploiting the current crisis to make excess profits at consumers’ expense” The Chancellor is absolutely right to say this, and she must stick to her word. t.co/GICCKxCG9M

@costoflivingaction.bsky.social  @osheaconor.bsky.social has written a piece for Labour List talking about the Cost of Living Action Campaign and what the government needs to be doing. 

Find out more about the campaign, our asks and our 38 partner organisations here: costoflivingaction.org.uk @econchange.bsky.social @neweconomics.bsky.social @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social @osheaconor.bsky.social

We’re proud to be a partner of @costoflivingaction.bsky.social 🛒 You can read more about the campaign here ⬇️

Craftivism isn't about being good at sewing.  It's about slowing down, telling your truth and being counted.  Don't forget we have a series of online workshops. Come, chat and stitch.  https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cost-of-living-action-x-we-care-campaign-stitch-up-4814469

MPs call on welfare bosses to speed up redress over carer’s allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Caring doesn't pause when the bills go up. February is going to be about the cost of living through the lens of caring. What it looks like when you're already running on empty.

@patrickjbutler.bsky.social latest on Carer Allowance Overpayment Scandal. Sir Peter Schofield steps down www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

If anyone has one of our craftivism kits and wants to meet up online to chat, stitch and learn more about the coalition behind the campaign, join us for one of our workshops. www.eventbrite.com/cc/cost-of-l...

@patrickjbutler.bsky.social latest on the Carers Allowance Overpayment scandal. DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Across countries & cultures, unpaid carers describe the same reality: care becomes a constant part of daily life often w/ little guidance or support. These shared experiences were discussed on the #CareFullyConsidered podcast by @wecarecampaign.bsky.social featuring our Dev. Director Ruth Patil 💜🧡

The cost of living isn’t abstract. It’s cold rooms. Empty fridges. Bills you can’t open. We’re stitching these realities together and taking them to Westminster this winter. 🧵 #StitchedUp #CostOfLiving Sign up for your kit here:

Into campaigning? @smkcampaigners.bsky.social National Campaigning Awards are open until Feb. You can nominate below ⬇️ smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

No festive platitudes here. Thinking of all carers and those who have cared today.

Our weekly email edit is beloved by hundreds of people. It's loved because it's personal, it finds the resources you don't have time to find and breaks down all the carer news to bite sized chunks. Move into 2026 with one thing off your plate, sign up here

The latest in the Carers Allowance Overpayment Review and DWP's 'misleading' response from @joshhalliday.bsky.social Quotes from Professor Sue Yeadle and We Care

No pressure to reply. Just a reminder we’re here.

We Care exists so carers don’t have to explain themselves. There's a shorthand when you're carers too.

We’re stepping into the festive period knowing it can be harder for carers. What makes it harder for you? Lack of support, expectations, everyones out of office on?

Was great to join Katy @wecarecampaign.bsky.social and Laura for a conversation about our care expectation paper! Things 👏 got 👏 philosophical👏 But there is methods chat too! Listen below, and read our paper too!

Feeling unseen and unsupported? You're not alone. Sign up to our weekly email for real stories, updates, and ways to make change happen 💌 #ValueCarers bit.ly/wecarecampaign

🎙️ Hear from our Lead Analyst @datataha.bsky.social as he speaks in depth to the team at @wecarecampaign.bsky.social about a range of topics, including our recent briefing on the care expectation gap.

In our latest podcast, we’re joined by @datataha.bsky.social from @jrf-uk.bsky.social to talk about something huge — and often invisible. 👉 Why most of us don’t plan for our future care 👉 And why that gap between expectation and reality matters for all of us 🎙️ Listen here buff.ly/3Q6Ejzo

Carers shouldn't need courage to claim Carer's Allowance. If today's review resolves this, it's a win thanks to carers and investigative journalism.

@patrickjbutler.bsky.social and @joshhalliday.bsky.social article on Carer’s Allowance overpayments and hundreds of thousands of carers cases to be reassessed. The Sayce review out later today. There’s also a quote from us. Read about it here www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Watch this short film 📺 which summarises the key findings and recommendations 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=1_cd...

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has today published her second report. Baroness Hallett is calling for the prompt and thorough implementation of 19 key recommendations. Read about the report on the Inquiry's website 👇 covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/

Lois Barnett has written an excellent article about lack of carer breaks. ☕️ Grab yourself a cuppa and give it a read vjs.shorthandstories.com/caring-witho...

Beyond excited to listen to this, check out the podcast below!

🎙️ Season two first episode...we're speaking to Sir Ed Davey! MP for Kingston and Surbiton, leader of @libdems.org.uk , a carer and author of a book ‘Why I care: And why care matters’ @eddavey.libdems.org.uk speaks to Care Fully Considered 🎙️ Listen here player.captivate.fm/episode/0e2c... 1/2

New #CostOfCaring report out from @carers-uk.bsky.social Yep it’s bloody bleak. We so need a National Carers Strategy ⬇️ www.carersuk.org/media/mtvkqu...

Autumn always brings rising prices. For #UnpaidCarers, every penny already counts. When you’re running on empty, higher heating bills are unwelcome.  Carers deserve more than warm words. We deserve a system that doesn’t rely on our struggle. 💛 #RunningOnEmpty #VisibleAndValued #WeCareCampaign 🧵1/2

Great article to read over the weekend, if like us you’re into caring ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/thenoosp...

The #CAVCA2025 Cardiff and Vale Carers Assembly kicks off

For #WorldAlzheimersDay Kat looked at rehabilation in her new blog Mind Matters dementiawho.com/world-alzhei...

A statement from We Care 🧡 #UKPolitics #Politics