'Since lockdown I have found I have been doing a bit more than I normally would.'
Amelie is 14 and like many teenagers she enjoys hanging out with her friends and loves horseriding.
Amelie is also a young carer to her brother Jacques. This is her story.
#CarersWeek2020
I'm sure we all know someone caring for a loved one in these incredibly difficult times. So, as #CarersWeek2020 draws to a close I'd like to take this opportunity to say an enormous thank you to all our carers for all the fantastic hard work they do.
Delighted to meet β¦Carole Cuminoβ© from β¦WorcestershireCarersβ© to show our support of their work #CarersWeek2020 Hereβs a statue of #EdwardElgar that is still popular at this time! His #music certainly raises a smile & boosts #wellbeing β¦Elgar's Birthplaceβ© #RememberAnticipateEnjoy
When we embark on 'rebuilding health & social care services' we hope we can really walk the talk of #coproduction #collectiveleadership and involve family carers #CarersWeek2020 @RobinSwannMoH
We asked Carers around the Western Trust area to share their experience of how the COVID19 pandemic has impacted them and their caring roles.β£ #CarersWeek2020 #MakingCaringVisible
Today marks the end of #CarersWeek2020 and I reaffirm my commitment supporting all those amazing carers UoBPharmMedSci (staff & students) who are doing an incredible job especially in these tough times. π
Sewing in name labels to drop mum's clothes off at the nursing home. Last week has been one of significant change for my mum and me. But I'm still a carer and I still care. #dememtiacarerscount #CarersWeek2020 #livedexperience #dementiatlc #creativityandwellbeing #dementiacare
As we come to the end of #CarersWeek2020 a message of commitment to build support for and recognition of the vital contribution of carers every week. Fatima Khan-Shah π
'Thank you to all of all unpaid caring our communities, you make a massive difference to peopleβs lives.β Kathryn Lindsey, Chief Social Officer and Director of Children, Families and Justice Services with Angus Council. #CarersWeek #CarersWeek 2020 #carer s #carer #Angus
Today I heard from a current #BAME carer who is currently counselling ANOTHER BAME carer who kept her mum's dementia diagnosis quiet because of the stigma in the community - she really struggled whilst caring for her mum until she passed π
#DementiaDekhBhaal
#CarersWeek2020
As #CarersWeek2020 comes to a close, Mary Donaghy @HSCBoard urges carers to look after their well being and access the support that is available for them.
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Unusual but very enjoyable night. Dad came alive at midnight and has been singing and telling stories ever since. 5hrs, two mugs of hot chocolate and a round of ham sandwiches later, and he - and the dog - are finally snoring! #MakingCaringVisible #CarersWeek2020
This week has seen the launch of our self-care goody bag project. Our community has a tough ride in normal times but the pandemic has really put extra pressure on as support networks have disappeared. The packages have been curated to remind parent-carers we care. #CarersWeek2020
Interim Chief Exec @Jenniferwelshbt closes Carers Week with thanks to all those caring for loved ones all year round.
If you would like to know what support is available as a carer visit π crowd.in/Varzsy
#CarersWeek2020 #MakingCarersVisible
On the last day of #CarersWeek2020 we want to give a shout out to all adult sibling carers and young sibling carers - thank you for all that you do.
Good morning fellow undervalued carers..
Last day of #CarersWeek2020 & I want you all to know that if no one else values you
I DO x
Everyday people are caring for their loved ones quietly & consistently which can feel a lonely journey. Courage doesn't always roar; sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. Thank you to our courageous carers #CarersWeek2020
As a former carer myself I know the impact this can have on your health and social live, so this #CarersWeek2020 I pay a special tribute to all the carers in Vauxhall and Lambeth and to Carers' Hub Lambeth for all the work they are doing to help carers.
Do you help support or care for a partner, friend or family member with #Parkinsons ?
Weβre here for you too! π
Click to download our handy carers guide π prksn.uk/2BNKxQ5
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