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Looking after someone while working can be a lot to handle at once. You might be concerned about the person you care about while you work, and this may a negative impact on your well-being. It can be helpful to know about some of your rights at work and think about...

Carers often express that they have little to no skills or experience to offer when they are considering returning to work – “I’m just a carer, I don’t have anything to offer”. The truth is, being an unpaid carer and looking after your loved ones gives you a wide...

Nearly a third of working carers have not discussed their caring role in the workplace, with a quarter giving up their career completely because of how difficult it is to combine work and care. Carers play a fundamental role in our society. They strengthen family ties...

Thursday 4th February 2021. Small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. We know that the more conversations we have, the more myths we can bust and barriers we can break down, helping to end the isolation, shame and worthlessness...

Saturday 26th September 1pm-6pm online using zoom -   Celebrating the role of carers across the Capital. The festival concept was proposed following consultation with carer representatives across London. To book the Carers Festival - click the following link...

Writing a CV that will make you stand our can seem daunting, but if you can get help from employment support services such as Working for Carers. Writing a CV A good CV is one or two pages of A4, and includes the following: - Personal details: name and contact...