Local Council Carers Week

Carers Week is a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the challenges facing unpaid carers.
We care. Apparently.

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Cannot wait for Carers Week next month; you are going to love the superficially appealing ideas we've commissioned, instead of addressing your desperate pleas for practical solutions that will truly meet your needs and improve your life.
#CarersWeek2024 #coproduction

[Karen Procek @KazzieP]

Another week of disappointing platitudes. Nothing new, nothing creative, nothing inspiring, nor hopeful of any Real change. Carers orgs and their slogan of "putting carers on the map" has felt patronising. Skunnered is how I feel #RealCarersWeek

[TheAngryMop B.A. 😷🤓 #FBPE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @TheAngryMop]

**NEWSLASH**
There are no highlights. Nothing will be different when we get up tomorrow morning.
#UnpaidCarers #CarersWeek #RealCarersWeek

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Well, that's a wrap... we're off on our paid annual leave.

We'll be paid nine times what an unpaid carer gets for two weeks of Carer's Allowance during our fortnight holiday.
We earned it, bringing you this content that made you all feel so valued. On the map.
#RealCarersWeek

[Karen Procek @KazzieP]

Genuine question, what difference does carers week make? I don't feel seen, valued or supported by politicians holding a sign? #RealCarersWeek

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Strategic incompetence: a deliberate practice where an organisation or its members feign a lack of skill or knowledge. Used to avoid responsibilities or accountability, protecting the organisation’s interests, evading scrutiny, or shifting blame.
#RealCarersWeek #CarersWeek2024

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

I hope that after reading about all the generous support we provide and how much we care about our carers all week, you now feel lovely and calm—not remotely patronised, frustrated, or angry.
#SelfCareMatters #CarersWeek2024 #CarersWeek

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Furious and exhausted from fighting for your carer's rights for years?
Ignored?
Burnt out and broke?
Have you tried breathing?

#CarersWeek2024 #CarersWeek

[Vikki Sewell @vikki_sewell]

#RealCarers
#RealCarersWeek
#CarersWeek
#UnpaidCarers
They deserve better! Such as to be paid, respite, supported and not just lipservice rubbish 1 week each year

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

We had some blue lights lying around (we did use them during #AutismAwarenessWeek until people pointed out the problem with this).

So we've lit up our council offices! I think you'll agree, after our week of efforts you carers must feel just so special & valued.

#CarersWeek2024

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Very few of you turned up. Who knew that exhausted unpaid carers wouldn't just happen to walk past our stand outside the shops, on which we spent so much money? We did not foresee this.

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Why bother with a Carer's assessment to identify your needs and support plans when you can have a free tarot reading on us instead!
#CarersWeek2024 #CarersWeek

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Hope all you valued carers enjoyed your walk today.
🤩
#CarersWeek

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

It's important for you to take time out for self-care. So this #CarersWeek why not take some time for yourself and go for a nice walk.

We workshopped the content of this post for a week, and went out for a celebratory Nando's when we nailed it.
#time4you #CarersWeek2024

[Dmdav @Dmdav1]

It’s carers week, sitting back waiting for all the help and support to kick in, whilst sipping cold beer on the beach … wait, nothing ? You say nothing, but national charities & gov being patronising & saying they care that you care? As you were. Nothing to see here.

[Mike O'Brien🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#UnpaidCarerAssembly @Mikeo56977865]

So here we are, day 2 of #RealCarersWeek. Up at 2am to get mum up and back in bed after she had a fall, managed to grab another hour or so of sleep, absolutely knackered and still not feeling 100%, but the caring duties go on. This is the real life of Unpaid Carers.

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Here at your local council, we make sure we commission organisations that can signpost you to other organisations that can signpost you...
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#CarersWeek #RealCarersWeek #CarersWeek2024 #Signposting

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

@SocialcareToday "The activities include going out for afternoon tea, visiting the zoo, carers picnic’s, free yoga sessions, cupcake making classes and self-care sessions."

Is this #CarersWeek or pre-school?

Shouldn't local authorities be acknowledging Carers Rights instead?

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

You may ask yourself, who benefits from #CarersWeek?

#RealCarersWeek #CarersWeek2024

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

You can't say we don't spoil you! Hope you are all savouring your one piece of toast, and of course, the lifeblood of the week, that cup of tea.
#CarersWeek wouldn't be the same without it.
☕️🫶🍞😍
#Heroes #Valued #CarersWeek2024

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

No doubt, you've been anxiously awaiting the exciting Tuesday #CarersWeek treats for our valued unpaid carers. Other councils might tempt you with scones, we here at your local authority are thrilled to offer... toast! We've truly outdone ourselves this time.
#CarersWeek2024

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Some fantastic work was done by our unpaid carers today during our art session today. 🫶
#CarersWeek #CarersWeek2024 #Mindfulness #Blessed

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Just one week until #CarersWeek!
We've got a jam-packed schedule of activities to prove how much we value our carers. #CarersWeek2024

[SEND Action @SEND_Action]

It’s #CarersWeek again. Any chance of action instead of platitudes and tea? Sorting out the carers’ allowance fiasco? Please do share anything useful relating to carers’ rights, campaigns etc. #RealCarersWeek

[Trisha Elliott @Trisha_the_doc]

This is lovely, but remember:

*Most carers didn’t choose that path. Life happened to them & the person they care for.
*Carers aren’t saints. Please appreciate them even when they swear and shout in frustration.
*Nice words don’t pay bills. Or provide a rest.

#GeneralElection

[Local Council Carers Week @Carers_Week]

Just one week until #CarersWeek!
We've got a jam-packed schedule of activities to prove how much we value our carers. #CarersWeek2024