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Raising the profile of unpaid carers

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Working together to increase support and awareness for unpaid carers across the country. Many carers themselves suffer ill health themselves and also(including myself) have a disability

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hello RAOB

Welcome. There are so many carers on here (although many people don't call themselves that).

Carers do so much caring that is taken for granted by other people, and by government. I would love to hear more about your thoughts on carers and how to raise their profile.

We have some new content for Christmas aimed at parents and families - I will share them on here when I have them.

Best wishes

Sarah

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