The Article below is from Carers Trust, in response to the Carer's Allowance overpayment scandal. "On Tuesday we saw the publication of the Sayce Review into the Carer’s Allowance overpayment scandal. This has seen large numbers of carers on Carer’s Allowance being pursued by the Department for Work and Pensions for often unaffordable amounts of money for breaching complex eligibility criteria for the benefit. Carers Trust has been working closely with The Guardian over the p

Last week our AGM was held at Plumley Village Hall. Many thanks to the carers, staff, and trustees who attended. Two new Trustees were appointed during the meeting, we are pleased to welcome John and Helen to the board. Thanks also to Andrew Cooper MP who spoke about the value of carers and t he Government's commitment to carers. Mr Cooper then answered questions from attendees about carer services in our area.

🌍 Tips for Mindfulness 💛 1️⃣ Focus on the Basics If you support others, you already understand the core principles of wellbeing: Leisure. Rest. Work. Self-care. They’re the same foundations you encourage for the people you care for — and they work for you too. Think of it like this: Leisure:  Do one small thing that brings you joy each day — music, a walk, a puzzle, a cup of tea in peace. Rest:  Real rest isn’t just sleep. It’s permission to stop, even for five minutes. Wor

This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20th November and the theme is 'Know your rights, use your rights.' As a carer, you have the right to: Ask your GP practice to identify you as a carer Request a free flu jab Request a carer’s assessment (from Social Care services) Be protected against discrimination or harassment Be consulted when the person you care for is discharged from hospital   Working carers also have the right to unpaid carers leave, and to request flexible