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🔎 What today's poverty report from Joseph Rowntree Foundation said about carers: 🔹38% of carers caring for more than 35 hours a week are in poverty 🔹1 in 4 working age carers live in poverty 🔹Carers more likely to live in poverty than the general population

Welcome coverage of young carers in the latest @PrivateEyeNews. At least 2 in every class, many providing high or very high levels of care — and still largely invisible to systems meant to support them. 👏 @andy_mcgowan @SPMBARA @firogers3 @APPGYCandYAC @JohnBangs15 @maryrayner

Mental Health Act is now law! Reform must recognise unpaid carers & #youngcarers. The @CarersTrust Triangle of Care team, working with 24 mental health trusts, are 80% through co-production to embed PCREF into #TriangleofCare this is how change happens. #PCREF @mmckenz11

To help improve the identification and raise awareness of unpaid carers RIGHTS during yesterday’s Carers Rights Day, Lisa shared her lived experience caring for her mum. Please watch and share. shorturl.at/SCEEY #NHSThinkCarer #CarersRightsDay

Everything you need to celebrate and promote Carers Rights Day 2025 in Dorset—now in one pack! Created by the Carers Campaign Working Group. Access the pack via this link: tiny.cc/789v001 Get involved via: ourdorset.org.uk/carers/carers-… #CarersRightsDay #NHSThinkCarer

#CarersRightsDay trolley dash @SalisburyNHS talking about our Staff Carers Network and giving out donated Twiddlemuffs and Cannula Sleeves for our patients. @CarersUK @OdstockRadio @BeyondDementia_

You now have the RIGHT to ask your GP to identify you as an unpaid carer. This could mean priority access to vaccines and other public health campaigns. Learn more: tiny.cc/2g9v001 #CarersRightsDay #NHSThinkCarer

Unpaid carers have the RIGHT to request a carer’s assessment. Getting support can make caring easier. If you’re over 18 and provide regular unpaid care, you’re entitled to an assessment. Watch this carers assessment video: tiny.cc/0d9v001 #CarersRightsDay #NHSThinkCarer

Lots happening across England for #CarersRightsDay in the North-West, NHSE colleagues are at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital raising awareness of challenges faced by Parent Carers and hosting drop-in sessions for working carers in Manchester. #NHSThinkCarer

Did you know The Carer’s Leave Act is now law? Employees balancing work with unpaid care can take up to 5 days’ unpaid leave each year—helping carers manage daily challenges and stay in work. Learn more: tiny.cc/yf9v001 #CarersRightsDay #NHSThinkCarer

Are you an Unpaid Carers? We would like to hear how you “Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights” to help empower other unpaid carers. Share your stories via england.nhsthinkcarers@nhs.net #CarersRightsDay #NHSThinkCarer

Today we’re spotlighting best practice and raising awareness of carers’ rights and entitlements across the UK — ensuring unpaid carers get the recognition and support they deserve. #CarersRightsDay #NHSThinkCarer

Today is #CarersRightsDay! An annual event by @CarersUK to raise awareness of unpaid carers’ rights. This year’s theme: “Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights” — empowering carers to access support in health, social care, work & finances. #NHSThinkCarer

Register for our @NHSThinkCarer Carers Bi-Monthly Lunch and Learn Webinar- The H-Connect Project - which focuses on improving and embedding effective support for carers in hospital discharge planning in Derby, Register via this link, shorturl.at/1yWF6  #NHSThinkCarer

Did you miss our Experience and Partnerships Team @NHSEngland Shine a Light on Co- Production webinar- “ Unpaid Carers and Co-Producing with Lived Experience Partners” on 30/09/25? You can watch the recording here👉🏾 rb.gy/pxjqvd Please share. #NHSThinkCarer

Are you struggling with your energy bills? @WiltshireCAB may be able to help. @OdstockRadio @AlzheimersSupp @PALSatSDH @SalisburyNHS

Imagine your future career slipping away. To help address pressures on young carers, we are calling for a Young Carer Lead in every school, college and uni. Read more: bit.ly/46O3ywS

@ChildrenHandS @KerryMP A child shouldn’t pay for their parent’s crime. A 16yo left to care for his 8yo brother, unsupported, is neglect. Children of prisoners must be identified & supported. #ItWasntMe @andy_mcgowan @maryrayner @SPMBARA @mmckenz11 @JaniceClark6

Delighted to invite you to join our Shine a Light on Co-Production event next Tuesday 30th September, 10:30am-12pm. ‘Unpaid Carers overview and Co-Producing with Lived Experience Partners” register & share via 👉🏾 shorturl.at/NL3Qq #NHSThinkCarer #CoProduction #HopeNetwork

Do you work with Young carers? @NHSThinkCarer, @DHSCgovuk, and the @DepartmentforEd we are hosting a series of online workshops with young carers to hear about their experiences and explore how we can better identify and support them. #NHSThinkCarer Please see flyer👇🏾