06/19/2024
Hello all, I want to remind you all that this is Carers Week.
Carers Week is a national event to recognise and celebrate more than six million of the unpaid family and friend carers we have currently in and around the UK.
This year, the theme of Carers week is putting carers on the map, acknowledging the vital roles that they play in society, empowering them to adequately care for themselves, whilst they are dedicating their lives to caring for others.
Sadly I am no longer a carer for Derek but the last four years showed me what a wonderful and testing role it is.
This week, I spoke to one charity, Carers First, who are dedicated to offering support and help to thousands of carers around the country. They found that over 70% of carers don't feel recognised or supported - this has to change.
Unpaid carers save our economy £162 billion each year - that's the cost of a second NHS, yet the support for them seems to be dwindling. Trying to balance employment, finances and even their own wellbeing - all of these challenges become impossible without the right help.
It's time to put all carers on the map because let's remember all of us at some point will either NEED care or BE a carer. Let's acknowledge the crucial role they play in society, empowering them to adequately care for themselves, whilst they are dedicating their lives to caring for others.
You can find out more about Carer's Week by a handful of wonderful support networks and charities including .