"It is astonishing that today’s Queen’s Speech did not contain the promised Employment Bill, honouring the manifesto commitment to bring forward measures to support unpaid carers trying to juggle caring and working."
Our response to the Queen's Speech 👇 https://t.co/8lTjou1P2N
2/2 Link to Carers Trust research that found almost half of unpaid #carers had to give up work to care and 15% had to reduce their hours. https://t.co/WzXN8RsTxX
1/2 Unpaid #carers would be hugely let down if the government postpones legislation to give carers rights to unpaid leave and better flexible working. Our research found almost half of carers had to give up work to care, and 15% had to reduce their hours https://t.co/PxPfQqdOYV
How is the start of your week going? Now you've caught up on the e-mails, done the initial meetings and got the to-do list in place, why not take 2 minutes to book onto our next Young Carers Research, Policy and Practice Forum? Mon 6th June, 1-3:30pm with a focus on Transitions.
Are you an unpaid carer who is currently looking to enter paid work? We're working with @CarersTrust to understand carers employment support needs. Join our focus group on 28 April: https://t.co/D4eF5UGg3c
#unpaidcarers#carersupport
Are you a young carer? Do you sometimes feel alone in your responsibilities and want to connect with a community that understands you? If so, join our Group Chat! @CarersTrust
We are meeting tonight and we hope to see you there! https://t.co/P5yZ0JEb64
#YoungCarer#Carers
@TheMixUK have a young carers group chat offering support and an opportunity for carers to meet. Share with your network and any #youngcarers#youngadultcarers
Join our Young Carers Group Chat tonight at 8PM! Find support from a community that understands what you're going through. @CarersTrust https://t.co/bd0E43swJL
#YoungCarersActionDay is today addressing the isolation experienced by young/young adult carers. Having the right support - such as breaks from caring - can be really beneficial, giving them a better chance of succeeding in all parts of their lives: https://t.co/RPkyyLARuF
On #IWD2022 we are sharing our Lunch and Learn session we hosted last month discussing #UnpaidCarers, Mental Health, Education & Employment. Excellent talks & insights from @jsongwales Megan, @DaisyEBuckley & from @TheBodyShop Mandy & Antonia @CarersTrust
https://t.co/vgzlmSHQR9
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Two weeks to go until #YoungCarersActionDay! This year we are focusing on taking action on the isolation experienced by young and young adult carers. Find out more and download resources 👉 https://t.co/Q2zt3hNNsp
Today we presented to @CostainGroupPLC, who work on the North-East’s major highway improvements. With their Parenting and Carers’ Network we explored the role of #UnpaidCarers & why friends/allies are important. Great to build a partnership and work together to make a difference.
Harrow Carers and Carers Trust Hillingdon are looking for a Young Adult Carer Development Officer, £27k p.a., who will help develop a support programme for young adult carers (16-25yrs) across both boroughs.
https://t.co/AdYO6W3YyV
#CarersTrust#YACs
"Carers shouldn't be having to leave work to be an unpaid carer"
Laura Bennett from Carers Trust says the charity want the Government to reform the carers allowance to provide more choice and support on #BBCBreakfast
More: https://t.co/tixwDP6Bnc