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Today our theme for #CarersWeek is older carers. Over 1.3 million people in the UK over the age of 65 provide unpaid care to family and friends. Read our full report exploring the inequalities carers face every day here: go.carersuk.org/CW2025report?u…

54% of carers and former carers said they faced disadvantages in looking after their own health and 50% in their ability to take a break from caring. The #RightToABreak has passed Stage 3. Now it must be delivered. #CarersWeek2025 #RightToABreak

Thanks to a generous donation from Awakening the Festival, a few carers were able to attend the festival on Sunday 8 June. One of the carers sent in some images & said: "Loved seeing how my son living life and enjoying his self we felt more relaxed" #MakeACarersDay Respitality

People with dementia often have issues with sleep if their sleep-wake cycle is disrupted. Come along to get some hints and tips from our NHS Occupational Therapist. To book or for the Zoom link, please email: [email protected]

In 2024-25, we reached 1329 new carers who were offered information, support and involvement opportunities. Watch our full report here: ow.ly/JFq650WaNPn. If you're a carer in Falkirk or Clackmannanshire, please get in touch: 01324 611510 or [email protected]

In partnership with Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, we've trained 10 carer representatives who now sit on various HSCP groups or are involved with alternative carer representative roles. Thank you to all for your hard work! If you'd like to become a rep, email [email protected].

🏺Join this 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐚 for carers and those they care for. We'll add colour and shine to a pre-made clay pot. You must book your space for this event ow.ly/s5be50VHaz0. Spaces are limited, don't miss out! Reachout With Arts in Mind

Stats for our Care with Confidence sessions. These are held hybrid in person or online and cover interesting and useful topics. Watch the full 2024/25 report here: youtu.be/Ke3zYgPfNAY. If interested in attending, please email Donna: [email protected]

Additional funding for staffing allowed us to increase the amount of individual support we provided to adult carers. If you are an adult carer in Falkirk or Clackmannanshire, please call or email to discuss what support is available. 01324 611510 or [email protected]

It’s natural to have negative thoughts sometimes. But if you get stuck in a pattern of negative thinking, it can harm your mental health and self-esteem. 💭 🔗 Read how to replace negative thought patterns with curiosity and open-mindedness:bit.ly/45zxUUR

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Have your say at the next Carers' Voice! Your input could prove invaluable in helping shape support, services and policies for carers. We'll welcome Office of the Public Guardian and Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs at this meeting. Register here:ow.ly/3O5S50WjFKL #FalkirkCarers #CarersVoice Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership

Over 12,500 unpaid carers shared their experiences last year to help drive change. The results speak for themselves. Now more than ever, we need your voices heard! Please fill out the survey by Sunday, 10 August: surveymonkey.com/r/QN5QWF7

Parent carers, this may be of interest to you.

Did you know we produce a Newsletter twice a year that contains important and useful updates? Did you get your copy? If not, email [email protected] so we can add you to the mailing list! You can access previous ones here: ow.ly/rENQ50WlCua

Are you an unpaid carer, family member or friend of someone living with Dementia? Join our workshop to gain a greater understanding of how the home can be made more dementia friendly.🏡 Sign up now 👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-and…

Here is another result from 2024/25. The Young Carers Project is for young carers aged between 8 - 18, and the Young Adult Carers project is for young carers aged between 16 – 25, based in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Contact: 01324 611510 Option 3 YCCentralCarers and Young Adult Carers - Falkirk & Clacks

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬, there is still time to complete the Sate of Caring survey which helps Carers Scotland to campaign for change on your behalf. Please fill out the survey to help drive change.

Are you paying more Council Tax than you really need to? Check our tool at checkmycounciltax.scot to see if you can claim a discount or reduction. For anything else, get in touch 📱 01324626070 👉 falkirkcab.org.uk/get-advice