MGJ
@theinvisiblecarer.bsky.social
Invisible Carer providing unpaid care. Barn personol yma.
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Vaccinated. ✅
Protected. ✅
Protected. ✅
October 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Vaccinated. ✅
Protected. ✅
Protected. ✅
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Such an important report by Emily Kenway for @jrf-uk.bsky.social and more grist to the mill for my #phd www.jrf.org.uk/care/moving-... #carers #unpaidcare
Moving in circles: supporting carers navigating the care system
A national care strategy must put unpaid carers at its centre, supporting their choice to care or not through well-funded services, and valuing their skills to improve care quality.
www.jrf.org.uk
August 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Such an important report by Emily Kenway for @jrf-uk.bsky.social and more grist to the mill for my #phd www.jrf.org.uk/care/moving-... #carers #unpaidcare
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Chances are we all know someone who’s caring for a loved one, quietly & often without any support or a break.
Today, let’s show up for these #UnpaidCarers - mothers, fathers, siblings, spouses, grandparents - & let them know they’re not alone & that their care matters 💜🧡
Today, let’s show up for these #UnpaidCarers - mothers, fathers, siblings, spouses, grandparents - & let them know they’re not alone & that their care matters 💜🧡
July 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Chances are we all know someone who’s caring for a loved one, quietly & often without any support or a break.
Today, let’s show up for these #UnpaidCarers - mothers, fathers, siblings, spouses, grandparents - & let them know they’re not alone & that their care matters 💜🧡
Today, let’s show up for these #UnpaidCarers - mothers, fathers, siblings, spouses, grandparents - & let them know they’re not alone & that their care matters 💜🧡
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‘Since being a carer myself, and subsequently writing a book about carers’ experiences, I have developed a keen sense for when a policymaker, politician or simply a member of the public has failed to understand the contribution of carers.’
@emilykenway.bsky.social echoes my own experience.
@emilykenway.bsky.social echoes my own experience.
Carers like me connect patients and doctors – so why are we so often made to feel invisible? | Emily Kenway
Carers like me connect patients and doctors – so why are we so often made to feel invisible? | Emily Kenway
People looking after loved ones struggle to be heard by health professionals. Yet without us, the system would collapse, says author Emily Kenway
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
‘Since being a carer myself, and subsequently writing a book about carers’ experiences, I have developed a keen sense for when a policymaker, politician or simply a member of the public has failed to understand the contribution of carers.’
@emilykenway.bsky.social echoes my own experience.
@emilykenway.bsky.social echoes my own experience.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We might not have a lanyard, but we have strength
We might not have a lanyard, but we have strength
Carers like me connect patients and doctors – so why are we so often made to feel invisible? | Emily Kenway
People looking after loved ones struggle to be heard by health professionals. Yet without us, the system would collapse, says author Emily Kenway
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We might not have a lanyard, but we have strength
We might not have a lanyard, but we have strength
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New report by @emilykenway.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social reveals the daily life of carers, a complex web with inflexible employers, complex social care systems and a health care system that excludes them. We need to accept that care is a foundational part of our lives, economy and society. Link👇
June 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
New report by @emilykenway.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social reveals the daily life of carers, a complex web with inflexible employers, complex social care systems and a health care system that excludes them. We need to accept that care is a foundational part of our lives, economy and society. Link👇
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‘The diaries read like broken records – endless arranging and rearranging of appointments, prescriptions and finances, automated phone services that lead to dead ends.
‘I wish that we did not move in circles,’ wrote Philippa, 86.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘I wish that we did not move in circles,’ wrote Philippa, 86.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Carers like me connect patients and doctors – so why are we so often made to feel invisible? | Emily Kenway
People looking after loved ones struggle to be heard by health professionals. Yet without us, the system would collapse, says author Emily Kenway
www.theguardian.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
‘The diaries read like broken records – endless arranging and rearranging of appointments, prescriptions and finances, automated phone services that lead to dead ends.
‘I wish that we did not move in circles,’ wrote Philippa, 86.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘I wish that we did not move in circles,’ wrote Philippa, 86.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Today's research from the @highpaycentre.bsky.social reveals the stark inequalities within our economy.
They find that FTSE 100 company CEOs earn 106x more than their lowest paid employees meaning it would take employees almost 9 years to earn what their bosses earn in a single month...
They find that FTSE 100 company CEOs earn 106x more than their lowest paid employees meaning it would take employees almost 9 years to earn what their bosses earn in a single month...
June 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Today's research from the @highpaycentre.bsky.social reveals the stark inequalities within our economy.
They find that FTSE 100 company CEOs earn 106x more than their lowest paid employees meaning it would take employees almost 9 years to earn what their bosses earn in a single month...
They find that FTSE 100 company CEOs earn 106x more than their lowest paid employees meaning it would take employees almost 9 years to earn what their bosses earn in a single month...
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🏦 Today’s announcement of unchanged interest rates is a blow to everyone struggling with the living standards squeeze.
Higher rates for longer mean bigger mortgage repayments and paying back more in loans through interest. 1/5
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Higher rates for longer mean bigger mortgage repayments and paying back more in loans through interest. 1/5
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.5% as governor warns of uncertainty
As the Bank holds interest rates, our cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey is answering your questions live.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🏦 Today’s announcement of unchanged interest rates is a blow to everyone struggling with the living standards squeeze.
Higher rates for longer mean bigger mortgage repayments and paying back more in loans through interest. 1/5
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Higher rates for longer mean bigger mortgage repayments and paying back more in loans through interest. 1/5
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
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Drastic cuts to PIP will affect as many as 1 million disabled and ill people, pushing them into severe hardship, worsening physical and mental health, and isolation. There is no credible argument for pulling help from people shouldering the high costs of disability. Cruelty dressed up as reform.
March 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Drastic cuts to PIP will affect as many as 1 million disabled and ill people, pushing them into severe hardship, worsening physical and mental health, and isolation. There is no credible argument for pulling help from people shouldering the high costs of disability. Cruelty dressed up as reform.
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PIP helps with things like personal care, mobility aids, higher heating bills and transport.
Misinformation about the role of PIP is damaging, and false narratives are fuelling discrimination and stigma. 2/
Misinformation about the role of PIP is damaging, and false narratives are fuelling discrimination and stigma. 2/
March 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
PIP helps with things like personal care, mobility aids, higher heating bills and transport.
Misinformation about the role of PIP is damaging, and false narratives are fuelling discrimination and stigma. 2/
Misinformation about the role of PIP is damaging, and false narratives are fuelling discrimination and stigma. 2/
We pick on the vulnerable to make £5bn of savings, which in the grand scheme of things is pittance . The NHS costs £1bn for 2.4 days to run.
March 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We pick on the vulnerable to make £5bn of savings, which in the grand scheme of things is pittance . The NHS costs £1bn for 2.4 days to run.
Is there life outside of caring
March 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Is there life outside of caring
The juggle of working and caring is hard but whilst the one that depends on you the most is in hospital, it is breaking
March 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The juggle of working and caring is hard but whilst the one that depends on you the most is in hospital, it is breaking
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If you are reeling from Trump & Vance's disgusting performance towards Zelensky last night, might you consider donating to www.hospiceukraine.com, the tiny charity I set up with Henry Marsh to support local Ukrainian palliative care teams?
We delivered this Land Rover to a rural hospice in Dec...
We delivered this Land Rover to a rural hospice in Dec...
March 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
If you are reeling from Trump & Vance's disgusting performance towards Zelensky last night, might you consider donating to www.hospiceukraine.com, the tiny charity I set up with Henry Marsh to support local Ukrainian palliative care teams?
We delivered this Land Rover to a rural hospice in Dec...
We delivered this Land Rover to a rural hospice in Dec...
Taking in and appreciating all the beauty of the planet parade and the universe. Earth does not look beautiful at the moment.
March 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Taking in and appreciating all the beauty of the planet parade and the universe. Earth does not look beautiful at the moment.
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“We’ve never really valued care or carers. We don’t treat family carers properly and don’t give them support when they’re struggling, and we don’t value care workers.”
Thank you @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the social care crisis in this powerful interview www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI6y...
Thank you @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the social care crisis in this powerful interview www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI6y...
Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey: ‘Care Homes Are at Breaking Point’ | This Morning
YouTube video by This Morning
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February 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“We’ve never really valued care or carers. We don’t treat family carers properly and don’t give them support when they’re struggling, and we don’t value care workers.”
Thank you @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the social care crisis in this powerful interview www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI6y...
Thank you @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the social care crisis in this powerful interview www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI6y...
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This book by @emilykenway.bsky.social was one of the best I’ve read all year and encouraged me to have some hard conversations with my ageing parents before it’s too late. Profoundly grateful I picked it up. It’s a hard read but a very, very necessary one and one I highly recommend to all.
January 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This book by @emilykenway.bsky.social was one of the best I’ve read all year and encouraged me to have some hard conversations with my ageing parents before it’s too late. Profoundly grateful I picked it up. It’s a hard read but a very, very necessary one and one I highly recommend to all.
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Senedd supports call for unpaid carers bill caerphilly.observer/news/1046886...
Senedd supports call for unpaid carers bill
Senedd Members backed calls for a bill to ensure better support for more than 310,000 unpaid carers across Wales.
caerphilly.observer
February 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Senedd supports call for unpaid carers bill caerphilly.observer/news/1046886...
Stop telling unpaid carers that going to work is break. Work. Is. Not. A. Break.
February 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Stop telling unpaid carers that going to work is break. Work. Is. Not. A. Break.
Is it fair for unpaid care providing hoist transfer, peg feed, meds etc be expected to do regular chest physio. Another layer of responsibility on top. Oh and find time for doing paid work as well.
February 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Is it fair for unpaid care providing hoist transfer, peg feed, meds etc be expected to do regular chest physio. Another layer of responsibility on top. Oh and find time for doing paid work as well.
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Mae'n benwythnos #GwylioAdarYrArdd!
A fydd Aderyn y To yn cymryd y brig eto eleni yng Nghymru neu bydd y Titw Tomos Las yn fuddugol ?
Mae'r awyr yn las - felly ewch ati i gyfri.
Mae dal amser i gymryd rhan, cofrestrwch yma heddiw bit.ly/3GHZNwb
A fydd Aderyn y To yn cymryd y brig eto eleni yng Nghymru neu bydd y Titw Tomos Las yn fuddugol ?
Mae'r awyr yn las - felly ewch ati i gyfri.
Mae dal amser i gymryd rhan, cofrestrwch yma heddiw bit.ly/3GHZNwb
January 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Mae'n benwythnos #GwylioAdarYrArdd!
A fydd Aderyn y To yn cymryd y brig eto eleni yng Nghymru neu bydd y Titw Tomos Las yn fuddugol ?
Mae'r awyr yn las - felly ewch ati i gyfri.
Mae dal amser i gymryd rhan, cofrestrwch yma heddiw bit.ly/3GHZNwb
A fydd Aderyn y To yn cymryd y brig eto eleni yng Nghymru neu bydd y Titw Tomos Las yn fuddugol ?
Mae'r awyr yn las - felly ewch ati i gyfri.
Mae dal amser i gymryd rhan, cofrestrwch yma heddiw bit.ly/3GHZNwb
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It's #BigGardenBirdwatch weekend!
Will the House Sparrow take top spot again this year in Wales or will the Blue Tit race to the top?
Take advantage of the calmer weather and make it count today.
It's still not too late to take part, sign up here bit.ly/4ahNjJj
Will the House Sparrow take top spot again this year in Wales or will the Blue Tit race to the top?
Take advantage of the calmer weather and make it count today.
It's still not too late to take part, sign up here bit.ly/4ahNjJj
January 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It's #BigGardenBirdwatch weekend!
Will the House Sparrow take top spot again this year in Wales or will the Blue Tit race to the top?
Take advantage of the calmer weather and make it count today.
It's still not too late to take part, sign up here bit.ly/4ahNjJj
Will the House Sparrow take top spot again this year in Wales or will the Blue Tit race to the top?
Take advantage of the calmer weather and make it count today.
It's still not too late to take part, sign up here bit.ly/4ahNjJj