Claire Turner
@clairet1975.bsky.social
CEO of Carers Leeds and Trustee of SJOG UK
It was a privilege to speak at the launch of Saba Khan’s brilliant book, The Disappearing Partner. Part memoir, part call to action. Watch this space, Saba is a woman on a mission! ❤️💪 @carersleeds.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social #Hamarahealthylivingcentre
September 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It was a privilege to speak at the launch of Saba Khan’s brilliant book, The Disappearing Partner. Part memoir, part call to action. Watch this space, Saba is a woman on a mission! ❤️💪 @carersleeds.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social #Hamarahealthylivingcentre
Reposted by Claire Turner
The University of Strathclyde is looking for unpaid carers to take part in this survey investigating the support, training and recognition needed by carers.
To get involved, or find out more, visit: strathsci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
To get involved, or find out more, visit: strathsci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The University of Strathclyde is looking for unpaid carers to take part in this survey investigating the support, training and recognition needed by carers.
To get involved, or find out more, visit: strathsci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
To get involved, or find out more, visit: strathsci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Carers Leeds had the best day at Leeds Pride yesterday! 🌈
☔ As one of our team said on the day: "Well it may have rained on our parade, but it didn't dampen our spirits!"
💖 We proudly stand with LGBTQ+ carers—ensuring all feel safe, seen & supported. Until next year!
☔ As one of our team said on the day: "Well it may have rained on our parade, but it didn't dampen our spirits!"
💖 We proudly stand with LGBTQ+ carers—ensuring all feel safe, seen & supported. Until next year!
July 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Carers Leeds had the best day at Leeds Pride yesterday! 🌈
☔ As one of our team said on the day: "Well it may have rained on our parade, but it didn't dampen our spirits!"
💖 We proudly stand with LGBTQ+ carers—ensuring all feel safe, seen & supported. Until next year!
☔ As one of our team said on the day: "Well it may have rained on our parade, but it didn't dampen our spirits!"
💖 We proudly stand with LGBTQ+ carers—ensuring all feel safe, seen & supported. Until next year!
Before the rain came! @carersleeds.bsky.social #leedspride
July 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Before the rain came! @carersleeds.bsky.social #leedspride
Off to meet the @carersleeds.bsky.social team for the #leedspride March today. Come on bus!!!!
July 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Off to meet the @carersleeds.bsky.social team for the #leedspride March today. Come on bus!!!!
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Great to write this for @carers-uk.bsky.social as they published Carer Poverty Commission's final report. Hard hitting analysis of scale & depth of poverty & lifetime impacts. But also hope from solutions to support carers & benefit NI's economy & public finances. www.carersuk.org/northern-ire...
Blog from Carer Poverty Commission Chair, Helen Barnard | Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
July 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Great to write this for @carers-uk.bsky.social as they published Carer Poverty Commission's final report. Hard hitting analysis of scale & depth of poverty & lifetime impacts. But also hope from solutions to support carers & benefit NI's economy & public finances. www.carersuk.org/northern-ire...
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📰 Our June newsletter is out now
📝 Findings from our Annual Carers Survey
🔍 Take part in research opportunities that support carers
🤝 We're looking for new trustees – could it be you?
👥 Find and join local groups
Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/carersleeds/...
📝 Findings from our Annual Carers Survey
🔍 Take part in research opportunities that support carers
🤝 We're looking for new trustees – could it be you?
👥 Find and join local groups
Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/carersleeds/...
July 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
📰 Our June newsletter is out now
📝 Findings from our Annual Carers Survey
🔍 Take part in research opportunities that support carers
🤝 We're looking for new trustees – could it be you?
👥 Find and join local groups
Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/carersleeds/...
📝 Findings from our Annual Carers Survey
🔍 Take part in research opportunities that support carers
🤝 We're looking for new trustees – could it be you?
👥 Find and join local groups
Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/carersleeds/...
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Do you know a STANDOUT CAMPAIGN FOR CARERS?
Recognise those involved with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards!
Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
Recognise those involved with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards!
Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
June 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Do you know a STANDOUT CAMPAIGN FOR CARERS?
Recognise those involved with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards!
Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
Recognise those involved with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards!
Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
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We’re pleased to see the 3Cs (Communication, Coordination & Compassion) being put at the heart of Neighbourhood Health in Leeds.
Diane & Gemma’s story shows why they matter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8B...
– Hannah Davies, Chief Executive
#HealthwatchLeeds #3Cs
Diane & Gemma’s story shows why they matter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8B...
– Hannah Davies, Chief Executive
#HealthwatchLeeds #3Cs
June 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’re pleased to see the 3Cs (Communication, Coordination & Compassion) being put at the heart of Neighbourhood Health in Leeds.
Diane & Gemma’s story shows why they matter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8B...
– Hannah Davies, Chief Executive
#HealthwatchLeeds #3Cs
Diane & Gemma’s story shows why they matter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8B...
– Hannah Davies, Chief Executive
#HealthwatchLeeds #3Cs
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The 2025 State of Caring Survey is now live!
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
June 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The 2025 State of Caring Survey is now live!
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
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You’re not alone in your caring journey.
Join us every 3rd Friday of the month, 12–1pm on Zoom for our monthly online support group.
To book your space, call our Advice Line on 0113 380 4300 or email advice@carersleeds.org.uk.
Visit www.carersleeds.org.uk/series/onlin... for more information.
Join us every 3rd Friday of the month, 12–1pm on Zoom for our monthly online support group.
To book your space, call our Advice Line on 0113 380 4300 or email advice@carersleeds.org.uk.
Visit www.carersleeds.org.uk/series/onlin... for more information.
June 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
You’re not alone in your caring journey.
Join us every 3rd Friday of the month, 12–1pm on Zoom for our monthly online support group.
To book your space, call our Advice Line on 0113 380 4300 or email advice@carersleeds.org.uk.
Visit www.carersleeds.org.uk/series/onlin... for more information.
Join us every 3rd Friday of the month, 12–1pm on Zoom for our monthly online support group.
To book your space, call our Advice Line on 0113 380 4300 or email advice@carersleeds.org.uk.
Visit www.carersleeds.org.uk/series/onlin... for more information.
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"I didn't really recognise myself as an unpaid carer. You think about the person you're caring for."
Lindsey Burrow, sharing her unpaid care story.
#carersweek2025
Lindsey Burrow, sharing her unpaid care story.
#carersweek2025
June 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"I didn't really recognise myself as an unpaid carer. You think about the person you're caring for."
Lindsey Burrow, sharing her unpaid care story.
#carersweek2025
Lindsey Burrow, sharing her unpaid care story.
#carersweek2025
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"Running helped me cope. I didn't have to worry about being a mum or an unpaid carer." - Lindsey Burrow on the importance of your own heath and wellbeing as an unpaid carer.
#carersweek2025
#carersweek2025
June 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"Running helped me cope. I didn't have to worry about being a mum or an unpaid carer." - Lindsey Burrow on the importance of your own heath and wellbeing as an unpaid carer.
#carersweek2025
#carersweek2025
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Make sure you take time for yourself. Recognise you're a carer and get the support you need." - Lindsey Burrow's advice for unpaid carers.
Carers Leeds can help you in your caring role.
Visit - carersleeds.org.uk
#carersweek2025
Carers Leeds can help you in your caring role.
Visit - carersleeds.org.uk
#carersweek2025
June 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Make sure you take time for yourself. Recognise you're a carer and get the support you need." - Lindsey Burrow's advice for unpaid carers.
Carers Leeds can help you in your caring role.
Visit - carersleeds.org.uk
#carersweek2025
Carers Leeds can help you in your caring role.
Visit - carersleeds.org.uk
#carersweek2025
Big thank you to Lindsey Burrow for helping @carersleeds.bsky.social kick off #CarersWeek with a bang. Great in-conversation event with @leedslibraries.bsky.social
#unpaidcarers #carers #therealcarersweek
#unpaidcarers #carers #therealcarersweek
June 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Big thank you to Lindsey Burrow for helping @carersleeds.bsky.social kick off #CarersWeek with a bang. Great in-conversation event with @leedslibraries.bsky.social
#unpaidcarers #carers #therealcarersweek
#unpaidcarers #carers #therealcarersweek
Big shout out to our incredible @carersleeds.bsky.social volunteers this #VolunteersWeek We couldn’t do what we do, without you ❤️🎉🙌
👏 Celebrating #VolunteersWeek!
Carers Leeds has been awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering 🏅
💙 Huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers — this is for you!
🔗 Read more www.carersleeds.org.uk/news/celebra...
Carers Leeds has been awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering 🏅
💙 Huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers — this is for you!
🔗 Read more www.carersleeds.org.uk/news/celebra...
June 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Big shout out to our incredible @carersleeds.bsky.social volunteers this #VolunteersWeek We couldn’t do what we do, without you ❤️🎉🙌
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👏 Celebrating #VolunteersWeek!
Carers Leeds has been awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering 🏅
💙 Huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers — this is for you!
🔗 Read more www.carersleeds.org.uk/news/celebra...
Carers Leeds has been awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering 🏅
💙 Huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers — this is for you!
🔗 Read more www.carersleeds.org.uk/news/celebra...
June 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
👏 Celebrating #VolunteersWeek!
Carers Leeds has been awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering 🏅
💙 Huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers — this is for you!
🔗 Read more www.carersleeds.org.uk/news/celebra...
Carers Leeds has been awarded the Leeds Volunteering Quality Mark for Excellence in Volunteering 🏅
💙 Huge thanks to our brilliant volunteers — this is for you!
🔗 Read more www.carersleeds.org.uk/news/celebra...
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Join us for our Open Day – talks, training & performance for #CarersWeek2025
📅 Thurs 12 June | 2–6pm
📍 Carers Leeds, Mabgate LS9
🎭 2:30pm – Carer stories
🎓 3–5pm – Training sessions
📊 5pm – Carers Survey results
🔗 carersleeds.org.uk/carersweek2025
📅 Thurs 12 June | 2–6pm
📍 Carers Leeds, Mabgate LS9
🎭 2:30pm – Carer stories
🎓 3–5pm – Training sessions
📊 5pm – Carers Survey results
🔗 carersleeds.org.uk/carersweek2025
June 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Join us for our Open Day – talks, training & performance for #CarersWeek2025
📅 Thurs 12 June | 2–6pm
📍 Carers Leeds, Mabgate LS9
🎭 2:30pm – Carer stories
🎓 3–5pm – Training sessions
📊 5pm – Carers Survey results
🔗 carersleeds.org.uk/carersweek2025
📅 Thurs 12 June | 2–6pm
📍 Carers Leeds, Mabgate LS9
🎭 2:30pm – Carer stories
🎓 3–5pm – Training sessions
📊 5pm – Carers Survey results
🔗 carersleeds.org.uk/carersweek2025
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Join us at Leeds Central Library on Mon 9 June 2025, 10:00–11:30 for a special #CarersWeek2025 event.
Lindsey Burrow talks about her memoir Take Care with @clairet1975.bsky.social , a moving story of love, resilience & caring for her husband, rugby legend Rob Burrow.
🎟 Tickets → buff.ly/NFaB4Ia
Lindsey Burrow talks about her memoir Take Care with @clairet1975.bsky.social , a moving story of love, resilience & caring for her husband, rugby legend Rob Burrow.
🎟 Tickets → buff.ly/NFaB4Ia
In Conversation with Lindsey Burrow – Carers Leeds
The inspiring Lindsey Burrow will be joining us to talk about her memoir, Take Care: A Memoir of Love, Family
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May 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Join us at Leeds Central Library on Mon 9 June 2025, 10:00–11:30 for a special #CarersWeek2025 event.
Lindsey Burrow talks about her memoir Take Care with @clairet1975.bsky.social , a moving story of love, resilience & caring for her husband, rugby legend Rob Burrow.
🎟 Tickets → buff.ly/NFaB4Ia
Lindsey Burrow talks about her memoir Take Care with @clairet1975.bsky.social , a moving story of love, resilience & caring for her husband, rugby legend Rob Burrow.
🎟 Tickets → buff.ly/NFaB4Ia
Make a difference to #unpaidcarers in Leeds.
We’re looking for new Trustees to join the Board at Carers Leeds! Particularly people with HR, digital or fundraising skills. Visit carersleeds.org.uk/becomeatrustee for more information. #trustees #Leeds #carers @carersleeds.bsky.social
We’re looking for new Trustees to join the Board at Carers Leeds! Particularly people with HR, digital or fundraising skills. Visit carersleeds.org.uk/becomeatrustee for more information. #trustees #Leeds #carers @carersleeds.bsky.social
Join Our Board of Trustees – Carers Leeds
Carers Leeds is looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation.
carersleeds.org.uk
May 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Make a difference to #unpaidcarers in Leeds.
We’re looking for new Trustees to join the Board at Carers Leeds! Particularly people with HR, digital or fundraising skills. Visit carersleeds.org.uk/becomeatrustee for more information. #trustees #Leeds #carers @carersleeds.bsky.social
We’re looking for new Trustees to join the Board at Carers Leeds! Particularly people with HR, digital or fundraising skills. Visit carersleeds.org.uk/becomeatrustee for more information. #trustees #Leeds #carers @carersleeds.bsky.social
Delighted that we will be kicking off #CarersWeek on 9 June with a @carersleeds.bsky.social and @leedslibraries.bsky.social in-conversation event with Lindsey Burrow. Come and join us! #unpaidcarers #unpaidcare
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May 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Delighted that we will be kicking off #CarersWeek on 9 June with a @carersleeds.bsky.social and @leedslibraries.bsky.social in-conversation event with Lindsey Burrow. Come and join us! #unpaidcarers #unpaidcare
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/lee...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/lee...
This. Solidarity and love #transally 🏳️⚧️
April 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This. Solidarity and love #transally 🏳️⚧️
Two new roles to plan, set up & deliver a new West Yorkshire Carer Breaks project. An initiative based on the Respitality model in Scotland. The project will source free, high-quality breaks for #unpaidcarers, from businesses. Come and join us! #jobs #leeds
www.carersleeds.org.uk/home/about/v...
www.carersleeds.org.uk/home/about/v...
Vacancies
Carers Leeds Vacancies
Carers Leeds celebrates diversity and is an Equal Opportunities organisation, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly BME and LGTBQ communitie...
www.carersleeds.org.uk
April 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Two new roles to plan, set up & deliver a new West Yorkshire Carer Breaks project. An initiative based on the Respitality model in Scotland. The project will source free, high-quality breaks for #unpaidcarers, from businesses. Come and join us! #jobs #leeds
www.carersleeds.org.uk/home/about/v...
www.carersleeds.org.uk/home/about/v...
Gov announcements on benefits will have a significantly negative impact on #unpaidcarers 150k will lose financial support for their caring role because of changes to #PIP This is already a group of people likely to experience poverty. A backward step for #carers rights and recognition
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
We will be campaigning alongside carers to stop these devastating changes from going ahead
March 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Gov announcements on benefits will have a significantly negative impact on #unpaidcarers 150k will lose financial support for their caring role because of changes to #PIP This is already a group of people likely to experience poverty. A backward step for #carers rights and recognition
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You can watch back the full session here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Select Committees - Health and Social Care Committee
Coverage of the Health and Social Care select committee session on reform of adult social care, on Wednesday 19 March.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
You can watch back the full session here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...