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

“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

Rethink Mental Illness are one of the charity supporters of Carers Week. Listen to why Caring about Equality matters to them @rethinkcharity.bsky.social

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.

“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.

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.

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

Lewy Body Society are one of the charity supporters of Carers Week. We asked them why Caring about Equality matters to them @lewybodysociety.bsky.social

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’

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

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

“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.

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

MNDA are one of our charity supporters here at Carers Week. We asked them why Caring about Equality matters @mndassoc.bsky.social

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

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.

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

We asked @carers-uk.bsky.social why Caring about Equality is so important to them. Carers UK is the lead charity supporter for #CarersWeek.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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We are delighted to announce that @alisonebennett.bsky.social, the Lib Dem spokesperson for Care and Carers and Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025.

Wishing everyone the best of luck with the Big Lunch coming up this weekend. We're proud members of Month of Community, organised by the Eden Project, bringing together Carers Week, Loneliness Week, Volunteers Week, Refugee Week and more.. https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/month-of-community

We are delighted to announce that Wendy Chamberlain MP, the Lib Dem Member of Parliament for North East Fife, has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025 - @wendychambld.bsky.social

There's still time to sign up to some activities next week! Including a great selection of sessions available online so everyone can take part. Use the filter on our website to find in-person, online and hybrid sessions! https://www.carersweek.org/ways-to-get-involved/activities/?cmp=activity

We are delighted to announce that @annadixonmp.bsky.social , the Labour Member of Parliament for Shipley and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Carers has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025.

Five days to go! 🗓️ Join us in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’ this #CarersWeek Take part in our action on our website and add your name and a message about why you care about equality for carers. www.carersweek.org

🗓️ One week to go! 🗓️ This year the theme is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers. Find out more and get involved: https://www.carersweek.org/ Thank you to our headline sponsor TSB and everyone taking part.

Join us in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’! 📢 Take part in our action and add your name and a message about why you care about equality for carers https://www.carersweek.org/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_0vkflfulop

Less that two weeks to go! 🗓️ Have you seen all the exciting activities planned for #CarersWeek this year? From yoga to information sessions there’s something for everyone! 🧘 https://go.carersuk.org/43oE4nQ

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

We’re so excited to see all your plans for Carers Week this year! From a Carers Week Cuppa with Carers Connected Gateshead to wellbeing activities like hand massages and art therapy at Peterborough City Council’s Carers Event.

Carers Week 2025 (9th -15th June) We’re proud to be supporting Carers Week and helping call for greater equality for unpaid carers.  Find out more here: www.carersweek.org  #CarersWeek #CarersWeek2025 #CarersWeek25 #pwME #MECFS #LongCovid

Have you been busy planning your activities for Carers Week? Let carers in your area know what’ve got planned and add your activity today www.carersweek.org/ways-to-get-... Thank you to our headline sponsor TSB and everyone taking part.

📢 Get involved with Carers Week this year and join us in saying ‘We care about equality for carers’! 📢 www.carersweek.org Thank you to our headline sponsor TSB and everyone taking part.

We’re gearing up for what’s set to be an amazing Carers Week and are busy planning all our exciting activities, there’s still plenty of time for you to get involved and plan for your local areas! What have you got planned? Find more information here: www.carersweek.org/planning-you...

Save the date #CarersWeek 2025! This year’s theme is Caring About Equality and from 9-15 June we will be calling for greater equality for unpaid carers. Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign to recognise the vital contribution made by over 5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK.