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Age UK was pleased to support Carers Week this year. The week was really busy.
There was a 'speed networking' event where MPs met carers such as Mrs Sayeda Khalique. Sayeda is 60-years-old and cares for her 73-year-old husband who has Vascular Dementia. She described her experience of being a carer and the support she needs.
A contingent from Age UK attended a reception held by the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. Joyce Nicolson and John Broderick from Oxfordshire and Margaret Dragmoor from Richmond took the opportunity to share their personal experiences of being carers and their views on support services with a number of MPs and the Prime Minister.
Many local partners also participated in Carers Week often in partnership with other carers' organisations. For example, Age UK Leeds had a packed week of activity including showing the Invisible but Invaluable exhibition in Leeds Civic Hall and a day trip for 44 carers to Bridlington. The highlight of the week was a record-breaking hugathon at Leeds City Museum. The public was invited to support the 70,000 carers in Leeds by donating a £1 as a virtual hug for carers.
We've heard from many people in later life who are caring for a spouse, partner, relative or friend. They tell us they feel undervalued and ignored.
Our 'Invisible but Invaluable' campaign is calling for financial, emotional and practical support for older carers.
The campaign launched with a photographic exhibition. One of the displays at this is hundreds of individual cards completed by older carers detailing their experiences of caring, and their thoughts on what things would help them to look after their loved ones and to improve their own quality of life.
Our exhibition highlights the support that older carers need, as well as the recognition they richly deserve.
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We want the government to:
We want the NHS and health professionals to:
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Age UK is campaigning to raise the profile of older carers. Our 'Invisible but Invaluable' campaign is calling for financial, emotional and practical support for older carers:
If you are a carer, or know someone who is, we would love to hear from you. You can email your experiences to campaigns@ageuk.org.uk.
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