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

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_...

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!

Before the rain came! @carersleeds.bsky.social #leedspride

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

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...

📰 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/...

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-...

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

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

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 [email protected]. Visit www.carersleeds.org.uk/series/onlin... for more information.

"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

"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

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

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

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

👏 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...

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

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

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

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...

This. Solidarity and love #transally 🏳️‍⚧️

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...

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

You can watch back the full session here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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

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

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)

@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...

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

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

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...

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.

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 💭

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