14th April 2025
Caring for my parents during Vaisakhi is the best thing ever, they are a blessing
This month marks the biggest celebration in the Sikh calendar, Vaisakhi.
Category: Blogs
14th April 2025
4th April 2025
The UK Government’s benefit reforms are a devastating blow for carers as well as disabled people – this is why
The reforms proposed by the Government to disability benefits are a devastating blow not only for many disabled people, but also for the people who care for them.
2nd April 2025
Megan’s story: Caring for my grandmother with lung disease and fighting for change
A young carer’s journey supporting her grandmother with lung disease, highlighting challenges, advocacy, and the fight for better support for carers.
28th March 2025
Young Carers Deserve a Break: Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing
Young carers juggle immense responsibilities, often balancing school, social lives and their own wellbeing while caring for a loved one. But who makes sure they get the break they need? This Young Carers Action Day, we highlighted the urgent need for better mental health support and more opportunities for young carers to rest, recharge and thrive.
20th March 2025
Four Things Heidi Teague Learned From Writing her First CRWIA
Children’s Rights & Wellbeing Impact Assessments (CRWIA) are a tool to consider how children’s rights are being realised and assess the impact on their wellbeing of decisions made through policies, programmes and projects.
11th March 2025
A Rare Moment of Calm: Fi's Best Break as a Young Carer
Young carer Fi shares her story of finding a rare moment of peace, highlighting the importance of breaks for young carers this Young Carers Action Day.
3rd December 2024
Giving young carers a voice with the Carers Trust Youth Advisory Panel
As the co-chair of the Carers Trust Youth Advisory Panel, I’m helping to shape support for the one million young carers in the UK.
19th November 2024
Going to my local young carers centre was the best decision of my life
Caring was taking its toll, but visiting my local young carers centre was the best decision of my life.
4th November 2024
Carers Trust calls on Government to exempt local carer services from increased National Insurance contributions
Carers Trust calls on the UK Government to protect vital carer services by exempting them from costly National Insurance increases threatening their existence. Find out more.
29th October 2024
How Black History Month at Camden Carers lifts us all up
Black History Month has always been a particularly eventful time at Camden Carers and this year is no different, with a timetable of events ranging from the informative to the celebratory.
1st October 2024
Take the Carers Quiz – How High Can You Score?
Take our quiz and test your knowledge on the vital roles carers play. What did you score of out 8?
15th August 2024
A-level results day: Jordyn’s journey to studying Sociology at Southampton
Jordyn, 19, balances A-levels while caring for both parents with health issues, managing daily tasks and emotional support as the sole caregiver at home. Find out more.
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