24th December 2025
Christmas as a Carer: The Hidden Cost of Keeping Someone Safe
The festive season is often described as a time of joy, connection and celebration. But for many carers, Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year.
Category: Blogs
24th December 2025
4th December 2025
What does the festive season look like to carers?
Three carers tell us about the extra challenges they can face at this time of year.
A chance to shine: why we need to support young carers in schools
It’s that time of year when schools are gearing up for the festive season and the end-of-term rush. But not every pupil is swept up in the excitement. For many young carers, the focus will be on spending long hours looking after someone at home who needs them.
18th November 2025
It's Time to Talk Differently about Unpaid Care
Across the UK, more than five million people are providing unpaid care: it could be a parent caring for a disabled child, a daughter helping her mum live at home independently for longer, or the husband navigating life with his wife’s dementia.
10th November 2025
An Inspiring Day at BBC Wales
Young and young adult carers took part in an unforgettable careers day at BBC Wales giving them a valuable insight into what their futures could hold.
30th October 2025
Pride, Power, and Community: local carer organisations celebrate Black History Month
Discover how local carer organisations celebrated Black History Month - honouring Black carers’ pride, power, and community across the UK.
21st October 2025
Bandi Chhor Divas – Light in the Quiet Moments
Caring changes how I celebrate Bandi Chhorr Divas — but even in quiet moments, I find freedom, faith, and strength through love and sewa.
20th October 2025
Diwali: A Carer’s Reflection
Hindu carer Kiran Raj reflects on Diwali’s joys, challenges, and finding light amidst the demands of caring.
22nd September 2025
Carers enjoy one of Kent’s glorious gardens
Unpaid carers and staff from Carers Trust enjoyed a morning wandering around the beautiful gardens of Godinton House in Kent on 17 September, as part of the charity’s ongoing partnership with the National Garden Scheme.
16th September 2025
Rank Colleagues saddle up for inspiring 315-mile London–Paris Ride, raising over £12,000
Six determined colleagues from The Rank Group Plc have pedalled their way from London to Paris, conquering more than 315 miles over four gruelling days to raise over £12,000 for Carers Trust.
15th September 2025
Carers’ petition demands Government gives carers the legal right to a break
Carers Trust staff and carers today handed in a petition to the Government signed by 13,000 carers and members of the public to give carers a legal right to a break.
4th September 2025
Caught between caring and a career – why carers like me struggle to find work
Minreet Kaur explains why caring makes finding work such a struggle - and what support carers need to balance care and careers.
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