🌟 Carers Week: Celebrating You 🌟

Join us in celebrating Carers Week which runs from 10th – 16th June 2024 ! This is a time to recognise the invaluable contributions of caregivers to those they care for and their families and to raise awareness about the challenges they face.

Learn more about the campaigns and how you can get involved over at Carers UK!

#carersweek #caregivers #supportcarers #wetalkcare #carersuk
https://www.carersuk.org/news-....and-campaigns/our-ca

💔 Tragic Reality: Over 28,000 Died Waiting for Social Care Last Year 💔

This heart-breaking statistic highlights the urgent need for improvements in our social care system. As carers, we see first-hand the impact of these delays.

Let's raise our voices and advocate for better support and resources. Join our community to share your stories and find support.

#socialcarecrisis #carerssupport #wetalkcare

https://www.homecareinsight.co.....uk/more-than-28000-

🧠 Hope for Alzheimer's and Dementia! 🧠

A new drug involving leptin shows promise in potentially curing these conditions. As carers, it's crucial to stay informed about such advancements.

Read more and stay connected!
#alzheimersawareness #dementiacare #carerscommunity #wetalkcar
https://www.independent.co.uk/....news/health/alzheime

📢 Calling for Better Support for Caregivers 📢

Experts are urging for more adequate financial support for caregivers. The current Carer’s Allowance offers a mere £1.63 per hour for those dedicating 50 hours a week to care for their vulnerable loved ones. This minimal support is not enough to sustain the invaluable work caregivers do.

It's time to raise our voices and advocate for better financial assistance and recognition for caregivers. Together, we can make a difference!

#supportcaregivers #carersallowance #advocacy #caregivers #wetalkcare #financialsupport

https://www.express.co.uk/fina....nce/personalfinance/

🧬 New Hope in Cancer Detection: Early Signs Found in Blood Proteins! 🧬

As a carer, staying informed about the latest advancements is crucial. A recent breakthrough suggests that cancer could be detected up to seven years earlier through blood protein analysis. This could mean earlier intervention and better outcomes for those we care for.

Read more about this promising research below.

#carerssupport #cancerresearch #earlydetection #wetalkcare
https://news.cancerresearchuk.....org/2024/05/15/cance

The UK government is boosting the NHS workforce by allocating 350 extra medical school places.

But how will this impact healthcare services and caregiving and is it enough? Weigh in with your views on We Talk Care.

#nhs #medicaleducation #caregiversupport #wetalkcare

https://www.gov.uk/government/....news/350-extra-medic

https://www.linkedin.com/posts..../jodie-lythgoe_estat

By 2040, the cost of dementia care in the UK could nearly double to £91 billion. This forecast demands the attention of the Government with an already overstretched NHS and an army of paid and unpaid carers carrying the burden

What are your thoughts on this worrying prediction?

#dementiaawareness #healthcarefunding #wetalkcare #carers

https://amp.theguardian.com/so....ciety/article/2024/m

If you're one of the many carers managing your loved one's care alongside financial planning, you'll want to read up on why some carers may need to repay their allowances. Stay informed and prepared by reading the latest guidance.

Join us on We Talk Care to share your experiences and get support from fellow carers who understand your journey.

#carersallowance #financialsupport #carercommunity #wetalkcare
https://www.birminghammail.co.....uk/news/cost-of-livi

Caring full-time isn't just a job; it's a life commitment.

Martyn Barrow, a full-time caregiver for his wife with motor neurone disease, shares a reality many can relate to—caring is a 24/7 duty, far beyond the compensated 35 hours. With a carer's allowance of just £81.90 a week, the financial strain is immense.

Martyn's story sheds light on the silent sacrifice of countless carers in the UK, who save the government billions each year. It's time we talk about the true cost of caring.

Join the conversation on We Talk Care and share your story.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/art....icles/c72pnjmek52o.a