Category Archives: News

July Monthly Carer & Health News Updates 2023

Latest carer and mental health news for July by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

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For the July edition on unpaid caring and mental health we have

Carer Videos

Carer Support Transitioning to managing on your own – Gloucestershire Carers Hub

A Creative Carers story-Anne – Carers Oxfordshire

Northamptonshire Carers – Episode 5 – Dementia

Latest Carer News

Caring for carers – Blog on NHS and Carers

Should you be doing more to support employees balancing carer responsibilities?

Letter from Minister of State for Social Care – Gov

Unpaid carers: ‘I had to choose to care for my husband or my sister

Caring for the Caregivers: The Critical Link Between Parent and Teen Mental Health – Harvard University

Triangle of Care accreditation shows we value carers – Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

National Organisation updates

Current Lived Experience Advisor Roles – Carers Trust

State of Caring Survey 2023 – Carers UK

Give feedback on care – CQC

Carer Research Papers

Online Education and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Improve Dementia Caregivers’ Mental Health: A Randomized Trial.

The impact of having a carer on adult health and social care utilisation across five settings of care: A matched cohort study

Diversity ethnic Mental health news updates

NELFT launches Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework

Carers UK  good practice briefing for supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic carers

Exploring the relationship between mental health and dialect use among Chinese older adults

South Asian Heritage Month – Birmingham and Solihull NHS FT

June Monthly Carer & Health News Updates 2023

Latest carer and mental health news for June by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

June 2023 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

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Carer Videos

Carers Week: Lambeth Young Carers

Carers Week – Lanakshire Carers

Carers Week 2023 Wrap Up and Thank You! – Solihull Carers

Latest Carer News

Thousands of deprived unpaid carers in south east London

UK Gov announces cross-government action to support carers

Rapid review into data on mental health inpatient settings: final report and recommendations

Why are Lasting Powers of Attorney important to unpaid carers?

Carer’s Leave – the new law explained

State of Caring conference 2023 – Carers UK

NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

Other news updates

Cancer – NHS England

Carers UK  good practice briefing for supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic carers

Greater Manchester black patients 3 times as likely to be detained

Macmillan Cancer Support – Carers Week

Caring for someone with a terminal illness

Allied Health Professions Strategy for England Easy Read Version

May Carer & Mental Health News Updates 2023

Latest carer and mental health news for May by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

May 2023 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

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Write to your MP – Carers Week – Stop asking your MP about potholes in the road, ask them something about the state of social care.

Carers’ Assessments webinar 16 May 2023 – Carers UK webinar on Carers Assessments

Somerset Carers Week 2023 – Somerset Carers centre promotion of Carers Week 2023

Northamptonshire Carers Podcast Episode 3 – Spring is in the air – Podcast about the caring and unpaid carers.

Carers Trust Heart of England once again awarded Coventry young carers contract – Well done Carers Trust Heart of England

Right to unpaid leave for carers set to become law – Splended campaign from Wendy Chamberlin.

Richmond Carer’s Centre – Supporting young carers – Richond carers campaign.

Give feedback on care – CQC – Important to give to CQC if you are a carer

Facilitators’guide: NHS@75 – Guide to help explain NHS England;s campaign

POhWER – Got a complaint? Need an Advocate? PohWER can help

RESEARCH PAPERS

Caregiver wellbeing during Covid-19: does being hopeful play a role? – Paper written by Juliana Onwumere, Elizabeth Kuipers, Emilie Wildman, Ava Mason, Daniel Stahl

Family intervention for psychosis: Impact of training on clinicians’ attitudes, knowledge and behaviour – Paper written by Jacqueline Sin, Steven Livingstone, Maria Griffiths, Catherine Gamble

In one’s own time: Contesting the temporality and linearity of bereavement – Paper done by Katherine Kenny, Alex Broom, Emma Kirby and Damien Ridge

Diversity BAME Mental health news updates

  1. Carers UK  good practice briefing for supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic carers
  2. Caring for the carers: ITV Meridian presenter Sangeeta Bhabra’s letter to her younger self
  3. Black, Asian And Ethnically Diverse Carers – Carers Manchester

April Carer & Mental Health News Updates 2023

Latest carer and mental health news for April by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

April 2023 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

For the April edition on unpaid caring and mental health we have

Blackpool Carers Centre – Social Enterprise Solutions – Video of Blackpool carers centre services

Angela Rippon courageously speaks out on being carer for mum – Summary of Angela’s story caring for her mother.

The chaos of unpaid caring while in employment, part one – With more and more of us taking on carer responsibilities, it’s time for HR to help develop working practices that work for all, says Jo Gallacher

Lancashire health trust Triangle of Care accredited by Carers Trust – Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its continued efforts and commitment to improving the way it works with carers and families.

Carer Fatigue and Burnout: What It Is and What To Do – While caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, given the physical and mental demands it often requires, experiencing fatigue and burnout from the role are very real possibilities.

Cambridge University Hospitals – Support for Carers – If you are a staff member with caring responsibilities, or if you manage a staff member who is also a carer, this page will provide you with information and support.

Carers’ Hub Rochdale in running for Tesco community funding – Carers’ Hub Rochdale, part of n-compass, is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Community Grants initiative.

Carers Active April – Carers UK – Carers UK Active April campaign month supporting unpaid carers to be physically active, and raising awareness of the the benefits of physical activity for carers and the barriers they may face.

Give feedback on care – CQC – CQC use what people tell the to understand the quality of care they get from services like care homes, care agencies, hospitals and GPs. It helps make care better for everybody.

Young Carers Alliance – The Young Carers Alliance is a growing network of over 150 organisations and 350 individuals committed to changing this and improving the support available for young carers, young adult carers and their families.

Carers UK  good practice briefing for supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic carers – Carers UK good practice briefing for supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic carers 

#ExpOfCare week 24th/28th April LOTS to get involved with! – Experience of Care Week 2023: Improving experiences of care across health and social care.

Preparation for consultation on acute mental health care of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Brent – CNWL

Latest community mental health transformation newsletter out now – Black Country NHS

I am proud to support the ambition of no wrong door to accessing mental health care – NHS England

March Carer & Mental Health News Updates 2023

Latest carer and mental health news for March by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

March 2023 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

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Swindon Carers Centre – Young Carers Action Day 2023 – Video of Swindon Young carers Action day 2023

Northamptonshire Carers Podcast – Podcast of Mark Major CEO of Northamptonshire Carers talking about the growth and success over the last 30 years

“Important step” for Carer’s Leave Bill as it passes Second Reading in House of Lords – Carers UK has campaign to get carers a right to Carer’s Leave

Supporting Oxfordshire’s army of unpaid carers – Oxfordshire County Council to develop a new all-age unpaid carers strategy by a process known as coproduction.

Surrey County Cricket Club and Carers Trust have join forces

Lambeth: New young carers card design competition – A young person has won the ‘Lambeth Young Carers Card Design Competition’ run by Brixton based independent charity Carers’ Hub Lambeth.

Cygnet North West Regional Carers Network Event – Blog of Cygnet Carers event.

Bromley Carers Strategy Survey 2023 – Bromley Council is developing its Carers Strategy and want the views and experiences of unpaid carers to inform the content of the strategy.

Carers Trust marks 50 years of caring for carers at special Old Bailey reception – Carers Trust held an event tonight in the Grand Hall of London’s Old Bailey to mark fifty years since the setting up of the UK’s first ever carer organisation

Carers and Hospital Discharge Toolkit for London Hospitals and Community Providers – Toolkit to help providers improve the experience of carers during hospital discharge.

Give feedback on care – CQC – Person you care for using a service? Give feedback here.

Cost of cancer is damaging mental health – A new survey has found that 83% of people with cancer say unexpected expenses since their cancer diagnosis are impacting their mental health.

Kingston University students share insight and tips for Young Carers Action Day

Mental Health foundation – Racism and mental health – Blog about racism and mental health from Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation

February Carer & Mental Health News Updates 2023

Latest carer and mental health news for February by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

February 2023 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

For the March edition on unpaid caring and mental health we have

Unpaid Carers in the Workplace – Debbie Hustings – Webinar from Crossroads Surrey on unpaid carers in the workplace.

Carer’s Leave Bill – House of Commons Debate – Gagan Mohindra

Carer Story 4 – Never thought it could be me – Video dramatization of matthew’s carer stories.

The carer network – Matthew McKenzie’s carer network poem

Upcoming events for carers, family members and friends of patients – West London NHS Trust

88 charities form coalition to campaign on unpaid care

Time to Talk – Support for people with dementia and their carers

Carers Trust – Young Carers Pledge

Carers UK Supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic carers

New racism targets introduced for hospitals just as NHS scraps top race roles

LGBT+ History Month, the GOsC and me

RCSLT news February 2023: prescribing campaign, anti-racism report, and updates from around the UK

Mental Health Nurses Day 2023

New Mental Health Crisis Services launching in south east London

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January Carer & Mental Health News Updates 2023

Latest carer and mental health news for January by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

January 2023 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

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Research on mental health family carers during covid pandemic – Jane Lawrance

Wendy Chamberlain MP visits Camden Carers Centre to hear about Working for Carers scheme

The Guardian view on unpaid carers: labour, even if it is for love

Give feedback on care – CQC

Meet the team: Black Thrive Lambeth CAPSA – Maudsley NHS

AHPs Deliver: Exploring the new AHP Strategy and what it means for you – Video

Laura Winham death: Family battled privacy law as sister lay dead

RSA Launches New Carers’ Policy

Mental Health Inequalities in Black/African/Caribbean Community in Southwark

Government mental health strategy update announced

Carers Trust responds to Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care report

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December Carer News Updates 2022

Latest carer and mental health news for December by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

December 2022 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

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HSJ Awards 2022 Winners – System Led Support for Carers Award – Video speech of Northamptonshire Carers who won the System Led Support for Carers at HSJ Awards 2022

Caring Together Virtual Carers Conference 2022 – Part 4 of Caring Together’s conference which focuses on Young Carers

Peers call for Government action on adult social care amid claims that principles of Care Act 2014 “not realised in practice” – House of Lords select committee has challenged the Government to introduce urgent reforms in adult social care

Experience of care – NHS England – Experience of Care updates from NHS England.

“We just sit in the house and freeze” – fear and friendship at the warm bank – Liverpool Carer’s Centre  – Liverpool Carer’s Centre acting as a warm bank for unpaid carers

Unpaid carers: The mental health crisis – ONS reveals that a third of unpaid carers are experiencing depressive symptoms.

Coming out of hospital checklist – This will be useful for my carer stalls at hospitals. This helpful checklist on what should happen before the person is discharged into someone’s care.

Young Carers and Young Adult Carers Survey 2022  – This survey is for young carers, so please spread the word.

Services must adopt anti-racist and holistic models of care to reduce ethnic inequalities in mental healthcare – The experiences of people from ethnic minority groups with NHS mental healthcare are being seriously undermined by failures.

The Legal Implications of the Debate Over Whether ‘Extreme Racism’ Is a Mental Illness – Interesting and important news story looking into defining racism.

Holiday greetings from Health & Care Professions Council – Happy Holidays from the HCPC.

NHS in London expands mental health crisis services this winter – NHS in London is set to boost mental health support for people in crisis to ease demand and pressure on emergency services this winter

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November Carer News Updates 2022

Latest carer and mental health news for November by carer activist and author Matthew McKenzie

November 2022 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

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Carers Active | Dance – Carers UK – YouTube Energetic dance routine to help carers get active.

Carers rights day 2022 – Bromley Well – Video from Carers Charity Bromley well on information about carers.

Carers Trust research reveals unpaid family carers experiencing unprecedented financial hardship with many now using food banks – News item on national charity Carers Trust report on how farers are experiencing financial hardship.

Cygnet Health – Carers’ Passport Launch – Launch of the new carer’s passport by private mental health organisation for Carers Rights Day.

Caring for the Carers – Hounslow Council offers support sessions on Carers Rights Day – How Hounslow Council is supporting carers for Carers Rights Day.

Who I Am Matters – CQC Podcast – CQC Podcast on the importance on the experiences of people with a learning disability and autistic people in hospital

Actions not words: The Chief AHP Officer Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group (CAHPO BAME SAG) – Ruth Mhlanga Chair of the Chief AHP Officer BAME Strategic Advisory Group on supporting allied health professionals (AHPs) to work towards being anti-racist and anti-discriminatory

Helen Hayes MP visits the Nest, Southwark’s mental health hub for young people – MP Helen Hayes was joined with Cllr Jasmine Ali to meet staff at the service’s drop-in centre in Peckham to discuss the mental health support provided to young people

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October Carer News Updates 2022

OCTOBER 2022 Carer and Mental Health news <- read more news items here

For the October edition on caring and mental health we have

Barnardo’s Poignant Ad Spotlights Bond Between Child Carers And Project Workers – News item nsight into the bond between child carers and Barnardo’s project workers.

One in three Alzheimer’s carers has persistent symptoms of depression – The impact of depression on Alzhemier carers.

All Volunteers – Introduction to Carers UK – Video by Carers UK on the charities focus and the latest carers UK campaigns.

During Black History Month, let’s push for better mental health – News opinion on why Black History Month can help promote better mental health for black people.

Trying to connect with BME dramatherapists and students– Joint university research connecting to BME students.

Think Family Conference 2022: Mental Health and Community Services gather to celebrate how we Think Family to deliver better care – CNWL – Latest family/carer conference from CNWL NHS foundation trust.

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