Its almost time! Getting ready for #CarersWeek next week

Tomorrow marks the start of #CarersWeek! We have lots planned and want to thank all the amazing people involved in Carers Week this year. Make sure to add your name to help put carers on the map!

It's #CarersWeek! Join us to help put carers on the map and ensure unpaid carers are recognised and supported, this week and every week!

62% of those who care, or previously provided care, said they had ‘no choice’ in taking on the role because no other options were available. Today we launch our 'No choice but to care' report, covering the impact of caring on unpaid carers. go.carersuk.org/CW24report

53% of current and former unpaid carers say that caring had a negative impact on their physical health. Today our theme is health and social care for #CarersWeek Read our full report here: go.carersuk.org/CW24report?utm…

"We feel we’ve been left in the lurch. It’s very hard to be a carer where you really need a carer yourself." Val shares her struggles both with her own health needs and her caring responsibilities. Thank you to Val and Carers Trust for sharing this story go.carersuk.org/3VCZvz9?utm_so…

🚨 All mental health care providers should proactively involve carers. That's one of the things our Mental Health Unpaid Carers Charter is fighting for. For #CarersWeek, take a look at our 6️⃣ asks and find out more on our website 👉 rethink.org/carerscharter

48% of current and former unpaid carers say that caring had a negative impact on their job and ability to work. Today's theme is work and employment. Carers should be able to work in an environment that supports them and recognises their role as a carer. go.carersuk.org/CW24report

"Financially it’s been tough. I had to give up my cleaning job." Today we want to share Debbie's story of caring for her daughter and her parents. Read more here: go.carersuk.org/3KGFe5m?utm_so… Thank you Debbie and the ME Association for sharing this story.

Did you see Liz's story of caring for her husband and son on BBC Songs of Praise on Sunday? Catch up here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

There are almost 150,000 young carers across England and Wales are caring for over 50 hours each week, including over 3,000 aged 5 to 9 years. Today's theme is about younger carers. Read our full report here: go.carersuk.org/CW24report

"The kids become an element of care and support for Anna. [...] everyone in the house and across our wider family, has caring responsibilities." Martyn shares his story of caring for his wife: go.carersuk.org/4ci0Hx0?utm_so… Thank you to Martyn and MND Association for sharing this story.

Over 1,800 people have add their name to the map for #CarersWeek! Have you? carersweek.org/?utm_source=tw…

58% of people aged 65 and over said the next Government should invest in social care to allow unpaid carers to take a break. Today's #CarersWeek theme is about older carers, read our full report here: go.carersuk.org/CW24report?utm…

"I’m 74 now and one day me and my husband might need extra help looking after my mum." Today we're focusing on older carers. We want to share Asha's story of caring for her mother at 74 years old. Thank you to Asha and Age UK for sharing this story. go.carersuk.org/4bWpl6O?utm_so…

An estimated 10.1 million current and former unpaid carers say caring had a negative impact on their mental health. Our theme today for #CarersWeek is mental health and wellbeing. Read our full report here: go.carersuk.org/CW24report?utm…

"Everything felt unreal, we both felt numb" Georgie, who lives with depression and anxiety and has been caring for her son her son for nearly 35 years, shares her story. Read more here: go.carersuk.org/3RswenY?utm_so… Thank you to Georgie and Rethink Mental Illness for sharing this story

"I care for my dad who was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia in 2020 at the age of 74." Kim shares her story of how her whole family care for her dad. go.carersuk.org/4bXFo4p?utm_so… Thank you to Kim and Lewy Body Society for sharing this story

“When you love someone, you can’t just abandon them." On the last day of #CarersWeek we want to share Kate's story of caring for her parents. Thank you to Kate and Carers UK for sharing this story go.carersuk.org/3xdPUFx?utm_so…

#CarersWeek is coming to an end and we want to say a huge thank you to those who took part. We had almost 2,000 people add their name to the map! There's still time to add yours🗺️