Carers Network

We empower unpaid carers in the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

#CarersRightsDay is in 2 weeks, on Thurs 21 Nov!

Every year, we run a programme of online and in-person workshops and activities to mark the day.

Have a look at the whole programme for this year and email [email protected] to register!

#carersrights #unpaidcarers

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

Caring for someone nearing the end of life? We're here to offer guidance and support.

From coordinating care and financial matters to fulfilling final wishes.

Contact us on 020 8960 3033 to connect with Dolores, our End of Life Carers Project Manager.

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

A massive thank you to our runners who tackled the @RoyalParksHalf on Sunday in support of unpaid #carers!

Thanks to them, we’ve already raised £3,185 to directly benefit carers in central London!

You can still make a last-minute donation here:
https://t.co/n5JyEI92Zk

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

Huge thanks to Luke, Rishabh, Stephen, Mike, and Edoardo from @TheValescoGroup, who are running the Royal Parks Half Marathon this Sunday to support unpaid #carers in central London!

Please support them by making a donation — every penny helps:

https://t.co/rFHTXz8puM

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

The @RoyalParksHalf is only a month away, so it’s time to introduce #TeamCN2024!

First up is Deirdre, who’s bravely stepping outside her comfort zone by running the Royal Parks Half to raise vital funds for unpaid #carers.

Please support Deirdre:
https://t.co/NncSkUps2d

[Queen's Park Community Council @QPCouncil]

🗣️Calling Queen’s Park residents - we run the Big Garden Clean-up project to make Queen’s Park a safe, beautiful and healthy place. The project helps residents clean up & enhance their gardens.

🌻We prioritise elderly & disabled residents who struggle maintaining their gardens.

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

Are you a #carer in need of #advice? Join one of our drop-in sessions and get the guidance you deserve!

2 Sept: at the Beethoven Centre, for @CityWestminster carers;

4 Sept: online, for all carers;

11 Sept: at @BayTwenty, for @RBKC carers.

We're here for you.

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

Reminder:

On Mon 26 Aug our office and phone line will be closed all day due to the #BankHoliday.

We will be back as normal on Tues 27 Aug from 9 am.

In case of an emergency, always call 999.

You can view useful emergency contacts here:
https://t.co/bAuM2nTUTr

#carers

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

We have been selected to be one of the finalists at this year’s Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Business Awards, in the ‘Charity of the Year in Westminster’ category!

This demonstrates once again the incredible work of everyone at Carers Network!

#finalist #businessawards

[Carers UK @CarersUK]

Have you taken part in our State of Caring survey?

Please take some time to fill in the most extensive survey into carers’ experiences in the UK, it is vital to have your voice heard.

https://t.co/qYt0BBjrjU

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

ATTENTION CARERS!

Today is Election Day! 🗳️

Make your voice heard and vote today! Polling stations are open until 10 pm tonight - find one near you at this link: https://t.co/adEIuxpCFg

And don't forget to bring photo ID with you!

#GeneralElections24

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

It's #CarersWeek!

So here are some key facts about #carers:

👉There are 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK
👉4.7% of people provide 20+ hours of care weekly.
👉Women make up 59% of carers.
👉1 in 7 workers juggles work and care.

Let's raise #awareness of their vital role!

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

“There are many challenges as a carer, but also many blessings. Being able to care for my mum is the thing I’m most proud of.”

Carmel looked after her mum, and now cares for her brother, and thinks the main issue as a #carer is the lack of recognition.

#CarersWeek

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

71% of #carers stated that seeing themselves
primarily as a family member or friend was a barrier to identifying themselves as a carer.

#CarersWeek helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed #support.

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

#CarersWeek starts today!

We are proud to be supporting Carers Week to raise #awareness of unpaid carers, highlight the challenges they face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities in the UK.

Let’s put #carers on the map!

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

During #CarersWeek, we will have a jam-packed week of activities for unpaid #carers in @RBKC!

Just make sure you are registered with @Carersnetwork.

There's something for everyone to enjoy - check out the programme below!

#unpaidcarers

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

Are you a @LBHF carer registered with @Carersnetwork?

Join one of the trips and activities we've organised to mark this year's #CarersWeek from 10-16 June!

#unpaidcarers #carers

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

Our #CarersWeek programme is out!

If you're a @CityWestminster carer registered with @Carersnetwork check out all the activities you can join from 10-16 June!

#unpaidcarers #carers

[Carers Network @Carersnetwork]

#CarersWeek is less than 2 weeks away!

This is so important to raise awareness of unpaid #carers, spotlight their challenges, and celebrate the significant impact they make in families and communities in the UK!

We'll soon reveal the activities we have lined up for this year!

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

1 in 3 people with dementia are living without a vital diagnosis that could give them the right treatment and support.

If you’re worried about dementia, know what to look out for using our symptom checklist 👉 https://t.co/aP8CzdNqGu

#DementiaActionWeek