Care provided by families valued at £135 billion over course of the pandemic so far Carers UK calls on Government to recognise contribution of millions of carers and protect their health and wellbeing With every day of the COVID-19 pandemic that passes, unpaid carers are saving the UK state £530 million in the care they provide, new research by charity Carers UK shows....

With money from Cumbria Community Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund, Carer Support Cumbria is connecting Carers together throughout Cumbria, with a platform developed by Carer Support South Lakes.  Carer-Connect is a unique on-line platform where Carers can join together regardless of geographical distance, to share their common experiences and provide each other with understanding, encouragement and advice....

Cumbria County Council and Carers Support Cumbria are voicing their support for unpaid carers across the county ahead of tomorrow’s national Carers Rights Day (Thursday 26 November). The annual Carers Rights Day aims to ensure that carers are aware of their rights; to let carers know where to get help and support; and to raise awareness of the needs of carers....

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SEE:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-...

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It is Carers Week!! We know that Young Carers are finding it harder to do their caring role during Covid. We know of Young Carers who have not been able to access supermarkets or pharmacies being turned away as they are not an adult....

To mark the start of the week, Carers Week has today released new research which finds an estimated 4.5 million people have started caring unpaid since the coronavirus outbreak began. When combined with those already providing care pre-crisis, that means there could be as many as 13....

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Although we are still working from home, we are still working to support you. Our telephone is being answered and you can talk to your Support Worker. We are also taking new referrals for unpaid Carers....

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Millions of people are #CaringBehindClosedDoors. We're joining @Carers UK's campaign asking the Gov to raise the profile of unpaid #carers, raise Carer's Allowance, increase testing & PPE for care workers and unpaid carers, and to make #care a priority www....

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As the coronavirus continues to take hold, wanted to update you on how we are ensuring that we protect people’s health and act in the best interests of our Carers, our staff, and the wider community. We’re also trying to minimise the disruption to our services where possible and are operating in the following way: We continue to monitor Central Government advice on a daily basis & act in line with that advice....

You may like others, be overwhelmed with the plethora of information on the Corona virus. Please though, read the following link, it provides really practical information on how to self-quarantine; keeping yourself and family members safe, how long you need to self-quarantine, will you be tested, etc....

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The State of Caring Survey is the UK’s most comprehensive research into the lives and experience of carers. The 2020 survey is now open and will close on 17 May 2020. See: https://www.surveymonkey.co....

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Do you believe Volunteers make a difference?  Are you a highly organised motivator? Join our small, supportive team helping Volunteers to improve the lives of unpaid Carers in Eden.  An unpaid Carer looks after a family member, relative, friend or who could not manage without their help....

We've just received news that we will be receiving £7,311 for a year's trips and activities for our Young Carers.  BRILLIANT!! ...

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For details on the position please see: https://www.edencarers.co.uk/news/1391/we-are-recruiting-a-volunteer-coordinator/ ...