Welcome to the latest edition of my unpaid carer newsletter for November
This month’s release is full of insights, stories and resources to support carers across the UK.
Read the full newsletter here:
🔗 November Edition of A Caring Mind News
🔥 5 Hot News Stories & Must-Reads in This Issue
1. Carers Rights Day 2025 — What You Need to Know
A clear rundown of carers’ legal rights, financial support, and where to get free advice this year.
Carers Rights Day 2025 – “Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights!” – Carers Trust
It’s Time to Talk Differently about Unpaid Care – Carers Trust
The cost of caring – the impact of caring across carers’ lives
University contributes to national initiative supporting young adult carers
2. New Research on the Mental Health of Unpaid Carers
A powerful new study highlights the emotional and physical toll of long-term caring, plus steps carers can take to protect their wellbeing.
Carers and empowerment in the UK: a critical reflection
Judgements about carer assessments for carers of people with dementia: case vignette study
3. Tech Support for Carers: Free Tools You Can Use
This month we feature free digital tools and apps that help with scheduling, wellbeing tracking, and managing complex care tasks.
Using TEC to support unpaid or informal carers webinar – Derbyshire Carers
How Technology Helps Carers in 2025 – Apps, AI & Smart Tools Explained
4. The focus on Patient Carer Race Equality Framework
Ethnic and minority carer information and updates
Race equity in mental health: the systemic, legislative change we need
An Afternoon with PCREF – Event
Making Time for Black Mental Health: A Black Male Carer’s Reflection
5. Inspirational Reads: Books & Resources That Lift the Spirit
From lived-experience stories to practical guides, we spotlight the best reads for empowering carers during the winter months.
Also in This Issue
- My brand-new audiobook, The Poetry Book of Mental Health Caring, featuring poems written by unpaid carers across the UK
- Upcoming events, workshops and support groups
- Community stories and reflections
Read the full November edition here:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/f8473b2dac00/carer-news-from-a-caring-mind-12848380
A Caring Mind 