Last week, Kirsten Hogg, Director of Devolved Nations at Carers UK, shared her reflections on this year's theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, and encouraged everyone to consider how they can better support unpaid carers.
See what she has to say here:
www.carersuk.org/news/watch-k...
Take 10 minutes this Sunday and enjoy the postcards made by carers.
This artwork is uplifting yet tells the truths of caring, from the highs to the lowest of lows. It's a must see.
www.carersuk.org/wales/get-in...
Looking for a little MeTime this summer? ☀️
Take a look at the Carers Wales MeTime calendar below to see the sessions running over the first part of the summer.
Found something you'd like to join? Simply click the link to sign up! 💙
www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...
📅 Wed 24 June | 11am–12pm
What do the 2026 Senedd election results mean for unpaid carers in Wales?
Join the Carers Wales Policy team to explore the new political landscape, key challenges and opportunities, plus a live Q&A.
Register now.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6f19bb...
Carers Week helps many people recognise for the first time that they are carers, while reminding others that they may need more support themselves.
Our information and advice pages are a great place to start.
Find us at www.carerswales.org
At the beginning of the week, Jane Dodds MS put forward a Statement of Opinion forward about Carers Week.
See which MSs signed their names against the opinion at the link below.
record.senedd.wales/StatementOfO...
💜 Who has made a difference for carers in your life?
Whether it's someone in your community, a supportive colleague, an outstanding professional, or an unpaid carer who goes above and beyond, now is the time to recognise them.
Nominate them today:
buff.ly/CvDVMfO
Did you see the #CarersWeek report?
If not, see the full version on the Carers Week website
www.carersweek.org/about-carers...
Add your name to those supporting #carers this #CarersWeek
www.carersweek.org
We’re hosting a #CarersWeek event at the Senedd. We are hearing from the minister Delyth Jewell MS
www.carersuk.org
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