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Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 14h

Reaching out to your GP is a positive first step toward discovering the support available for you and the person you care for. You don’t have to do it alone — help is closer than you think.

Find out how to start the conversation:

www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 2d

There are different ways of looking after someone’s affairs.

Use our guides to see what works best for everyone involved in this difficult decision.

www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 2d

Our policy officer Jake is speaking at the Cardiff and Vale carers assembly

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to the more than 50 social workers who attended our Carer Aware online training session yesterday. With staff from Caerphilly, Ynys Mon, Wrexham, and Bridgend in attendance it was a great opportunity to spread good practice for supporting unpaid carers.Get in touch for upcoming sessions.

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 4d

Reaching out to your GP is a positive first step toward discovering the support available for you and the person you care for. You don’t have to do it alone — help is closer than you think.

Find out how to start the conversation:

www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 5d

🖼️ From October 24, join us at Cardiff Central Library for the Carer Postcard Exhibition — a heartfelt visual journey celebrating the work and stories of carers. Don’t miss it.

#Whocares #CarerVoices #CardiffLibrary

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 5d

Discover the Magic of Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfalls

Take a well-deserved break and let us whisk you away—no travel required!
Join us for a live virtual tour of the breathtaking Aberdulais Waterfalls and the fascinating historic Tinworks.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e6b8a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 5d

There are different ways of looking after someone’s affairs.

Use our guides to see what works best for everyone involved in this difficult decision.

www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 6d

There is still time to add your postcard to the ever-growing carer postcard exhibition.

www.carersuk.org/wales/get-in...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 7d

We are pleased to welcome back the Alzheimer’s Society, who will be providing an overview of their services in Wales specifically to support unpaid carers through the journey with their loved ones.

Join us online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c40239...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 9d

Knowing what financial support may be available to you and the person you care for can make a difference.

Our information pages are a great place to start.

www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 9d

Stand with the brilliant unpaid carers in your workplace!

Anyone can be a Workplace Champion—and Carers Wales is here to help you make a difference.
Discover how on 23 October

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Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 10d

Discover the Magic of Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfalls

Take a well-deserved break and let us whisk you away—no travel required!
Join us for a live virtual tour of the breathtaking Aberdulais Waterfalls and the fascinating historic Tinworks.

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

events.teams.microsoft.com

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 11d

One of the toughest emotions to deal with as a carer is guilt.

If you are struggling, we have information and advice here:

www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 12d

We are pleased to welcome back the Alzheimer’s Society, who will be providing an overview of their services in Wales specifically to support unpaid carers through the journey with their loved ones.

Join us online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c40239...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 12d

Rydym wedi symud! ☀️

Cyfeiriad newydd yr ymgyrch i wneud bywyd yn well i ofalwyr yng Nghymru yw:

Gofalwyr Cymru, Canolfan Fusnes C12, Heol y Gadeirlan, Caerdydd, CF11 9LJ.

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 12d

We have moved! ☀️

The new address for the campaign to make life better for carers in Wales is:

Carers Wales, C12 Business Centre, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ.

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Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 12d

Wow! Over 100 carers have already shared their voices through postcards for the #CarerPostcard Exhibition on 24 October.

Have something to say about caring—an experience, a feeling, a message of hope?

Capture in a postcard and send by 10 October

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Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 13d

Knowing what financial support may be available to you and the person you care for can make a difference.

Our information pages are a great place to start.

www.carersuk.org/wales/help-a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 15d

💡 Warm Wales Presents: Healthy Homes for Carers 💡

Are you a carer in Wales?
Discover how to make your home warmer, safer, and healthier in this inspiring session.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1db4bc...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 16d

Discover the Magic of Aberdulais Tinworks & Waterfalls

Take a well-deserved break and let us whisk you away—no travel required!
Join us for a live virtual tour of the breathtaking Aberdulais Waterfalls and the fascinating historic Tinworks.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e6b8a...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 17d

💌 Who Cares? – A Postcard Competition for Unpaid Carers

Every day, you give your time, your strength, and your heart to someone who needs you.
But who sees you?

Who hears the quiet sacrifices, the late nights, the endless love?

This is your moment to be heard.
www.carersuk.org/wales/get-in...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 19d

🔥 Cymru Cynnes / Warm Wales – Helping Homes & Hearts 🔥

Want to create a warmer, safer, healthier home?
This free session is for carers across Wales who want practical tips and real support.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1db4bc...

Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 Final Call! 🚨

Applications for Rediscover You in October closes tomorrow. This is your chance to join a transformative journey — rediscover your confidence, heal, and grow with a community by your side.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rediscover...

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Carers Wales @carerswales.bsky.social · 20d

Last calls for tickets to the Mary Webster Lecture!

Book your free tickets to see a brilliant line up of speakers and enjoy some drinks and nibbles to mark the Carers UK 60th Anniversary 👇

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mary-webst...