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Helen Walker
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Chief Executive at Carers UK. Member of NHS Assembly, adopted Londoner, dog lover, Pets as Therapy volunteer, Liverpool fan.

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · 18d
Our Chief Executive, Helen Walker, recently sat down with Rt Hon & Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally for a powerful conversation about the realities facing the UK’s unpaid carers.

Tune in here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70Q12mIXyT9hRd3oe4DbGI

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Two women are pictured side by side, each smiling. The woman on the left, The Bishop of London, wears religious attire with a purple clerical collar. The woman on the right, Helen Walker, wears glasses and a blazer. Between them is a red microphone icon with sound waves. Below, a red oval with white text reads: "Caring for the Carers: a conversation between the Bishop of London and Carers UK's Helen Walker."

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · Apr 25
As April is our Paws for Carers month today we joined
Carers First for a dog walk in support of unpaid carers. Carers joined us to help us raise awareness and encourage carers to try and take a break.

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · Apr 7
Our Chief Executive, @helenmwalker.bsky.social was on @lbc.co.uk this morning to talk about the earnings limit increase for Carer’s Allowance and the impact of overpayments.

Listen back here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn... (43 mins)

For more information: go.carersuk.org/3E5vuC1

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · Mar 26
Today’s spring statement confirms Government’s plan to cut spending on carers' benefits by £500 million by 2029/30, the first substantial cuts to Carer's Allowance in a generation

We will be campaigning alongside carers to stop these devastating changes from going ahead
Red writing on a white background Text reads: "This is an unprecedented step in the wrong direction and must be swiftly rectified” - Helen Walker, Chief Executive, Carers UK

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Helen Walker @helenmwalker.bsky.social · Mar 7
For @carers-uk.bsky.social's 60th anniversary - Millie and I are doing the Paws for Carers - 60 mile dog walking challenge - we'd love you to sponsor us if you can. Thank you! carersuk.enthuse.com/pf/helen-wal...

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · Mar 7
Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay!

This year is our 60th anniversary and we want to celebrate six of the amazing women who shaped our journey. Our founder and all of our Chief Executives have been women and together we have achieved so much.
Graphic with red and grey circles Text reads: International Women's Day Carers UK Image of Reverend Mary Webster Text reads: Reverend Mary Webster’s pioneering work laid the foundation for the carers' movement in the UK, leading to greater recognition and support for carers nationwide. Image of Heléna Herklots CBE Text reads: Heléna influenced the development of the Care Act 2014, which enshrined carers' rights to assessment and support in law. In 2017 Heléna was awarded a CBE for her outstanding services to carers. Image of Helen Walker Text reads: Helen’s tenure as Chief Executive has seen notable milestones for carers, including the passage of the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 which granted working carers the right to unpaid leave.

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Helen Walker @helenmwalker.bsky.social · Mar 4
Really good to be on Woman's Hour this morning talking about the challenges carers are facing with their mental health, carers assessments and finances. Listen below around 27 mins in
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65% unpaid carers feel overwhelmed due to not being able to take a break.

Our Chief Executive, Helen Walker spoke on Women's Hour this morning about our latest State of Caring report.

Listen back to Helen and unpaid carer Laura Barnes here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Woman's Hour - Obesity and children, How carers are coping, Lucy Edwards' new book - BBC Sounds
As new figures predict a rise in obesity, how can families approach this tricky topic?
www.bbc.co.uk

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · Mar 4
65% unpaid carers feel overwhelmed due to not being able to take a break.

Our Chief Executive, Helen Walker spoke on Women's Hour this morning about our latest State of Caring report.

Listen back to Helen and unpaid carer Laura Barnes here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Woman's Hour - Obesity and children, How carers are coping, Lucy Edwards' new book - BBC Sounds
As new figures predict a rise in obesity, how can families approach this tricky topic?
www.bbc.co.uk