Welcome Carers,
I haven't seen any posts about Carer's Week yet so here we are. Make a little time for a kindness to yourself, empty vessels don't pour. Know that you are never alone and that we are an enormous army propping up society through no choice of our own and though we may be unseen, undervalued and underpaid - we are showing up and getting on with it. May the government lead by example in recognising that grit, repairing the scaffolding and giving us the tools we need to continue. A good quality of life for all.
Anything good happening? Are you organising something? Is your workplace recognising Carer's Week?
Please add any links you have and let's have a gathering of sorts 
https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/campaigns/carers-week
https://www.carersweek.org
A Recovery and Respite Plan for Unpaid Carers
Carers UK and the six other charities involved with Carers Week 2022 are calling on Government to outline additional support for carers across a range of areas – including breaks, respite and care services, infection control, identification of carers, financial help, and support to juggle work and care. Doing so would recognise the enormous impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on carers’ lives, as well as the people they care for, and help to mitigate some of the negative impacts that caring can have on carers’ own physical and mental health.
Please join us in calling on the government to develop a Recovery and Respite Plan for Unpaid Carers, to ensure all carers get the support they need. You can write to your MP with just a few clicks:
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