Katherine Wilson - Employers for Carers
In this blog, Katherine Wilson (Head of Employers for Carers) gives a few ideas on how you can find time for you whilst juggling work and unpaid care.
Read moreKelly Harman, Active Essex
In this video series Kelly talks about how you can fit physical activity in around your caring role and shares some activity ideas you can do from home.
Find out moreBarry Lloyd, Rethink
In this blog, Barry from Rethink Mental Illness explains how physical activity can help your mental wellbeing and give you time to recharge
Read moreProfessor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer
In this video, Professor Whitty talks about the importance of taking part in physical activity and the wide ranging benefits this can have.
Find out moreWe Are Undefeatable
We Are Undefeatable are encouraging carers to build activity into daily life.
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Joint Press Statement from Members of the Coalition of Carers in Northern Ireland
Joint Press Statement from Members of the Coalition of Carers in Northern Ireland

Unpaid carers feeling overwhelmed, with over half saying they need more support from councils to take a break
An increasing number of people looking after a disabled, older or ill relative are experiencing poor mental health because they…

Scotland’s unpaid carers can benefit from a transformational Minimum Income Guarantee
Press Release for our new report - Minimum Income Guarantee for unpaid carers: developing a pilot programme.

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