Care for a Cuppa – Black History Month

About the session

Carers UK will be joined by Matthew McKenzie, author of Race, Caring and mental health, who is also a carer activist and Carers UK volunteer. Matthew will be speaking about what Black History Month means to him, his own experiences as a carer, and some of the challenges faced by Black carers

When: Monday 13 October 2025, 3:00–4:00 pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What to expect

• A welcoming, peer-led space for unpaid carers to connect and share experiences.
• A short talk and Q&A with Matthew on championing carers’ voices and health inequalities.
• Signposting to support across local carer services.

Why now

October is UK Black History Month, which is a time to recognise and amplify Black carers’ contributions and experiences. Please help us circulate this invite across your teams, carer networks and partner organisations.

Watch & read, ahead of the session

• 🎥My Black History Month video (3 min)
• 📝Update from our September Ethnic Mental Health Carers Forum

How to join

• To book, carers can email info@carersuk.org
• After registering, you’ll receive the Zoom details by email.