Jenni – My Carer’s Story
I’m a writer, an astrologer, a mother… and a carer. Carers all have different experiences, and no two carers are the same. I can only talk about my situation, and I haven’t met
Carers Leeds Impact Report 2023-2024
Impact Report 2023-2024 We are incredibly proud to release our Impact Report for 2023-2024. It sets out what we have achieved in the year, towards our mission of improving the lives of unpaid carers
Rachael – My Carer’s Story
Rachael and her caring situation. On the outside I’m an ordinary 55-year-old woman, with a professional career. Behind the scenes I have a range of caring responsibilities. I’m what’s called the ‘sandwich generation’
Carers Leeds 2024 Annual Survey
Help us help carers in Leeds. After last year's successful survey, Carers Leeds is delighted to be launching our 2024 annual unpaid carers survey. Through this survey we want to understand the experiences of
Grants of £250 available for LGBTQ+ carers to take a break
Funding is limited to 30 grants so we cannot promise that your application will be considered, on this basis applications will be considered on a first come first served basis. If you have been
Kiran – My Carer’s Story
Kiran's Story I cared for both parents for 5 years. Dad 93 with Alzheimer’s and a frail 91 year old Mum. Sadly, Dad passed away in January this year. I am now looking after
Brian – My Carer’s Story
Audrey, Brian and Dementia. Audrey & I met in November 1960. I was eighteen, she was nineteen. We married on her 22nd birthday in 1963. We've had a good life together, the usual
Embracing Life in the Wake of Loss – My Carer’s Story
A poem for Carers Week 2024. It is Carers Week this week Today I joined bereaved carers outing in Tropical World About ten of us , mostly middle age women and one young man
Carers Allowance – My Carer’s Story
I care for family members, and I’ve been claiming Carers Allowance for a few years. In early 2023, out of the blue, I got a letter from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
LGBTQ+ Unpaid Carers
As Pride month comes to an end, I want to shine a light on LGBTQ+ unpaid carers. At Carers Leeds, we see you and we value you, and want to do everything we can
General Election 2024
With campaigning now underway ahead of polling day on Thursday 4 July, all those wishing to vote are advised to make sure they know what they must do in order to be able to do
Paul – My Carer’s Story
Who do I care for? I care for my wife Sasha who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and MS-related Dementia. She is wheelchair bound and her cognitive functions are heavily impaired. Challenges I face
