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Caring for a relative or friend? When caring affects you and your family Carers UK is here to provide the support and advice you need.

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This tune in to one of our Share and Learn sessions.🕺

We have a range of recorded dance lessons from Latin dance to line dancing for all abilities and fitness levels!

Find all lesson recordings on our website: go.carersuk.org/3WhaajL

This #InternationalDanceDay tune in to one of our Share and Learn sessions.🕺 We have a range of recorded dance lessons from Latin dance to line dancing for all abilities and fitness levels! Find all lesson recordings on our website: go.carersuk.org/3WhaajL
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👏 Last week our fantastic volunteer Matthew Mckenzie received his BEM award at a very special ceremony in the Tower of London.

Congratulations to Matthew for this amazing achievement and well-deserved recognition for his work in supporting unpaid carers.

👏 Last week our fantastic volunteer Matthew Mckenzie received his BEM award at a very special ceremony in the Tower of London. Congratulations to Matthew for this amazing achievement and well-deserved recognition for his work in supporting unpaid carers.
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Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Healthathon today!

It was amazing to see so many carers join in our activities and explore different ways to support good health and wellbeing. 🧘

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Healthathon today! It was amazing to see so many carers join in our activities and explore different ways to support good health and wellbeing. 🧘 #CarersActiveApril
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Our online Healthathon has kicked off! 🏃

Join us right now for sessions including energising fitness, food for fuel - including a cooking demonstration, and dance! There will also be the chance to connect with other carers during the event.

Join us: go.carersuk.org/4divvPB?utm_so…

Our online Healthathon has kicked off! 🏃 Join us right now for sessions including energising fitness, food for fuel - including a cooking demonstration, and dance! There will also be the chance to connect with other carers during the event. Join us: go.carersuk.org/4divvPB?utm_so…
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The Future of Work conference is less than three weeks away!

Book now to hear from our expert panellists who will explore the challenges and opportunities of hybrid working and tackle critical questions for the workplace of the future.

Find out more: carersuk.org/for-profession…

The Future of Work conference is less than three weeks away! Book now to hear from our expert panellists who will explore the challenges and opportunities of hybrid working and tackle critical questions for the workplace of the future. Find out more: carersuk.org/for-profession…
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Pressure continues to build across the media to stop the devastating impact of Carer's Allowance overpayments:

theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Please sign our petition calling for urgent reform of Carer's Allowance and share with your friends and networks: go.carersuk.org/4aNVUU3?utm_so…

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Still reminiscing on how amazing last Sunday was. 🏃

Want to take on this challenge in 2025? Find out more here: carersuk.org/get-involved/t…

Still reminiscing on how amazing last Sunday was. 🏃 Want to take on this challenge in 2025? Find out more here: carersuk.org/get-involved/t…
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Today we've written to the Comptroller and Auditor General of the National Audit Office to ask National Audit Office to undertake a new review into Carer's Allowance overpayments. Today marks the 5th anniversary of their original report. Carers deserve better and urgent action is now needed.

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Join us on 29 April at 3pm for our next online Care for a Cuppa session, giving you the opportunity to speak to fellow unpaid carers over a cuppa ☕

Sign up for free: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

Join us on 29 April at 3pm for our next online Care for a Cuppa session, giving you the opportunity to speak to fellow unpaid carers over a cuppa ☕ Sign up for free: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…
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Carers Allowance must be reformed.

We've launched a petition calling for urgent reform to ensure Carer’s Allowance will properly support unpaid carers and end the devastating impact overpayments has had on thousands of carers.

Sign our petition here: go.carersuk.org/4aNVUU3?utm_so…

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Tomorrow’s the day!
We’re finishing off April with our online Healthathon!

We know staying active can be difficult, join us to explore different ways to support your health and connect with other carers!
Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re finishing off #CarersActive April with our online Healthathon! We know staying active can be difficult, join us to explore different ways to support your health and connect with other carers! Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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How are you getting involved in and this June?

◾️ Direct unpaid carers to our support
◾️ Lend a practical hand, such as picking up the shopping
◾️ Volunteer with us! 👉 carersuk.org/get-involved/v…

How are you getting involved in #TheBigHelpOut and #VolunteersWeek this June? ◾️ Direct unpaid carers to our support ◾️ Lend a practical hand, such as picking up the shopping ◾️ Volunteer with us! 👉 carersuk.org/get-involved/v…
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How do we manage the shrinking pool of younger workers alongside a crisis in retaining older workers in the labour market?

David Sinclair and Prof Sue Yeandle will be addressing these questions and more at The Future of Work conference.
Find out more: go.carersuk.org/FOW

How do we manage the shrinking pool of younger workers alongside a crisis in retaining older workers in the labour market? David Sinclair and Prof Sue Yeandle will be addressing these questions and more at The Future of Work conference. Find out more: go.carersuk.org/FOW
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You may worry what will happen if the person you care for loses the ability to make certain decisions.

Our managing someone’s affairs animation looks at what can be put in place to give you both peace of mind.

For more information visit: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

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If your caring role changes or ends, you may decide you want to return to work. Join us and Sophie O'Brien from Pollen Careers for advice and information on showcasing your employability skills when applying for work. 💻 Book here: go.carersuk.org/49D64Wa

If your caring role changes or ends, you may decide you want to return to work. Join us and Sophie O'Brien from Pollen Careers for advice and information on showcasing your employability skills when applying for work. 💻 Book here: go.carersuk.org/49D64Wa
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Ahead of the upcoming , we're calling on all parties to commit to policies that would transform the lives of millions of carers.

Join the 1,300 people who've already signed our open letter to the future Prime Minister:
carersuk.org/news-and-campa…

Ahead of the upcoming #GeneralElection, we're calling on all parties to commit to policies that would transform the lives of millions of carers. Join the 1,300 people who've already signed our open letter to the future Prime Minister: carersuk.org/news-and-campa…
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Join us on 25 April at 7.30pm for our next online evening Care for a Cuppa session, giving you the opportunity to speak to fellow unpaid carers over a cuppa ☕

Sign up for free: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

Join us on 25 April at 7.30pm for our next online evening Care for a Cuppa session, giving you the opportunity to speak to fellow unpaid carers over a cuppa ☕ Sign up for free: carersuk.org/help-and-advic…
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