Carers Week is a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the challenges facing unpaid carers. We care. Apparently.
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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
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
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
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
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There are no highlights. Nothing will be different when we get up tomorrow morning.
#UnpaidCarers #CarersWeek #RealCarersWeek
As #CarersWeek 2024 comes to a close, our Chief Executive @helen_m_walker reflects on some of the many highlights - and sends heartfelt thanks to all who helped put carers on the map carersuk.org/news/helen-walk…
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
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
Genuine question, what difference does carers week make? I don't feel seen, valued or supported by politicians holding a sign? #RealCarersWeek
Scotland’s First Minister, the Presiding Officer, Party Leaders and MSPs all joined the Carers Week partner organisations this afternoon to pledge their support for #CarersWeek.
#PuttingCarersontheMap
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#RealCarersWeek #CarersWeek2024
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
Furious and exhausted from fighting for your carer's rights for years?
Ignored?
Burnt out and broke?
Have you tried breathing?
#CarersWeek2024 #CarersWeek
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Local Council Carers Week retweeted
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#RealCarersWeek
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#UnpaidCarers
They deserve better! Such as to be paid, respite, supported and not just lipservice rubbish 1 week each year
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
ALT Image of office block lit up with blue lights.
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.
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
ALT Text saying "Thursday. Tarot Stand. High Street outside Greggs" next to the Rider-Waite Nine of Swords tarot card.
Hope all you valued carers enjoyed your walk today.
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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
ALT Text " Wednesday Walk. Go for a walk. You deserve it!" Two images of people walking.
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
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.
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
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.
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
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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.
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#Heroes #Valued #CarersWeek2024
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
ALT Text reading "Tuesday. Tea & Toast* Village Hall. *One slice per carer." A picture of toast on a plate.
Just one week until #CarersWeek!
We've got a jam-packed schedule of activities to prove how much we value our carers. #CarersWeek2024
ALT Text says "Monday. Mindfulness Art Session on Zoom" A picture of The Scream by Edvard Munch
Some fantastic work was done by our unpaid carers today during our art session today. 🫶
#CarersWeek #CarersWeek2024 #Mindfulness #Blessed
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ALT A woman screaming with blonde hair in the style of an oil painting.
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
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
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
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.
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This week is Carers Week.
Thank you to all of the carers in the U.K. and all over the world.
Please reach out to people and organisations when you need some help and support too.
#CarersWeek #CarersWeek2024 #Carers
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
Just one week until #CarersWeek!
We've got a jam-packed schedule of activities to prove how much we value our carers. #CarersWeek2024
ALT Text says "Monday. Mindfulness Art Session on Zoom" A picture of The Scream by Edvard Munch
Local Council Carers Week retweeted
I'll join you in that scream if I see another image of an elderly person being given a hug, having their hand held or being handed a brew to portray unpaid care. #RealCarersWeek