We provide carer support for unpaid/family carers in the UK💜
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Joined November 2020
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Bridgit Care retweeted
Happy Sunday, we hope you are keeping well & enjoying the sunshine ☀️
Be sure to take care of yourself during the hot weather. Stay well hydrated, seek shade when you need it & let's look out for others in our community.
More below from Public Health England...
Bridgit Care retweeted
thetimes.co.uk/article/care-…
"The social care sector is buckling under staff shortages [...] have led to price rises in care homes across the country, with some elderly residents now facing fees of £8,000 per month [...] Some smaller care homes are struggling to keep afloat"
Bridgit Care retweeted
I asked the Chancellor to reverse the Govt's unfair decision to exclude Carers Allowance from the list of benefits which give people access to £650 #costofliving payments.
Unpaid carers are facing soaring energy bills but this Conservative Government is ignoring them yet again.
Bridgit Care retweeted
In a very system focussed story, not once does this mention the impact of a very broken social care system on unpaid #carers…..and in an area which recently called for them to do more.
Care shortages could overwhelm Scotland's NHS, doctors warn bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-6…
Bridgit Care retweeted
This #CarersWeek learn the daily reality of #UnpaidCarers today.
Watch our new film #TheOnesWhoCare
Join us wecarecampaign.org.uk/
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We are the ones who care.
Join us.
Today is the first day of #CarersWeek. Share our film so #UnpaidCarers are heard.
#TheOnesWhoCare
wecarecampaign.org.uk/
Bridgit Care retweeted
If only it were that simple for #UnpaidCarers
A government minister has suggested that people struggling with the cost of living should take on more hours or move to a better-paid job.
Read more: trib.al/2ygvWaw
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1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem each year. But how many of us know how to explain what we're going through, or reach out for support?
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, share this Tweet so people know they're not alone. And if they need support, #SpeakToMind
ALT Alt - An illustration of 4 houses. The first one is blue, the last 3 are white. Text reads - 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year.
Bridgit Care retweeted
I'm calling it - BULLSHIT, if I hear one more govt official say Carers allowance ⬆️ £800 more a year since 2010 🤬
Reality cut of £170 a year in real terms this year
#Unpaidcarers 4.5% worse off as cost of living erodes benefits value
#carers theguardian.com/society/2022…
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We're proud to support World #AutismAcceptanceWeek this week - find more information and resources at autism.org.uk/get-involved/r…
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1/2 Three out of five women say caring responsibilities are preventing them from applying for a new job or promotion, according to Ipsos Mori poll. See @Observer piece for #IWD2022. theguardian.com/world/2022/m…
Bridgit Care retweeted
91 % of #UnpaidCarers feel ignored by government in a survey by Carers Trust #PushedToTheEdge
What do you think #UnpaidCarers need to feel their voices have finally been heard? #ValueCarers
ALT 91% of unpaid carers feel ignored by government - from Carers Trust survey Pushed To The Edge
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Young carers have ‘higher depressive symptoms’ than youths not providing care breakingnews.ie/ireland/youn…
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They also filmed my #amazing wife & #BestFriend @Trewern_K whose life was also greatly impacted, the #Carer #wife #husband #Family #Friend #supporters are often forgotten! my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/re… – at Torbay, England
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If you’re seeking care-related advice this festive period, get in touch with @BridgitCare. Its support service is here to give you a helping hand, making care that little bit easier over the holidays. #CaringAtChristmas
Make a list of emergency contacts and information ahead of the festive period.
The list could include close friends and family, or crisis/emergency hotlines.
Need support #CaringAtChristmas? Ask Bridgit: hubs.ly/Q010kms00
Bridgit Care retweeted
This week we release Ep.2 of ‘Digital Care Futures’, a podcast miniseries in collaboration with @TSAVoice
Ep. 2 features special guests @hectoryokeru @darren_crombie & @StickyNeil
Read more about this episode before you listen here:
circle.group.shef.ac.uk/2021…
#TECS #SocialCare
ALT Digital Care Futures Episode 2: Startups and Innovators Dr Kate Hamblin, Eve Solomon with special guests Darren Crombie, Hector Alexander and Neil Eastwood
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Darren Crombie, Founder, @BridgitCare, shares valuable tips for fellow #innovators preparing applications for development #funding. Visit our website for more advice with your application, or details on our latest competitions: bit.ly/3rrNwDu
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What does it mean to have SBRI Healthcare’s support during your project? Darren Crombie, Founder, @BridgitCare, outlines his experience and tips as an SME innovator. bit.ly/3BoAOKt
#healthtech #funding
Bridgit Care retweeted
Fantastic seeing my client @darren_crombie talk about such an important issue. 👏
It’s been eye opening and fascinating working with the team at @BridgitCare over the last few months.
Are you a carer?
Darren Crombie, CEO of @BridgitCare explains how they are empowering family #carers through #technology #innovation.
Link to full programme - bit.ly/3hW4hDI
@MFTInnovation @PeteWaddingham @hexitime @YHAHSN @CarersUK #HealthTech #community
Bridgit Care retweeted
Are you a carer?
Darren Crombie, CEO of @BridgitCare explains how they are empowering family #carers through #technology #innovation.
Link to full programme - bit.ly/3hW4hDI
@MFTInnovation @PeteWaddingham @hexitime @YHAHSN @CarersUK #HealthTech #community