Carers Leeds

23/04/2026

Paws, paths & plenty of chat 🐕💙

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Woof and Walk to celebrate 30 years of Carers Leeds! It was such a lovely day, full of fresh air, friendly faces (two legged and four legged), and the chance for carers to take a well earned breather together.

We loved seeing so many of you connect, share stories, and support each other. And of course, the dogs were a highlight too 🐾

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, moments like these remind us why supporting unpaid carers is so important. We can’t wait to do it all again soon.

If you’d like to help us continue creating events like this and supporting carers across Leeds, please consider making a donation using the link below.

💙 https://localgiving.org/charity/carersleeds

23/04/2026

Carer's Allowance in England and Wales has increased to £86.45 per week. The earnings threshold has risen to £204 per week. For more information: gov.uk/carers-allowance

We know this is nowhere near enough. We continue to fight for better financial support for carers.

16/04/2026

New research featured in Yorkshire Evening Post, from of one our local universities Leeds Beckett University, has found that more than half of care staff start supporting people with dementia without any training.

That’s a stark reminder of how many people — especially unpaid carers — are left to figure things out on their own.

You can read more here:
🔗 https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/health/more-training-for-baristas-to-make-coffee-than-carers-for-dementia-6576766

If you’re caring for someone with dementia, as a family member or friend, you don’t have to do it alone 💙

At Carers Leeds, we offer a free Understanding Dementia workshop for unpaid carers to help you feel more confident and supported.

Please share with anyone who might find this helpful 💙

Are you caring for a family member or friend with dementia? Carers Leeds are offering a free workshop to help

16/04/2026

13/04/2026

Are you caring for someone with dementia?

Join our free Understanding Dementia workshop to learn more about the condition and how to support the person you care for 💙

🧠 What you’ll learn:
• How dementia affects memory
• Practical tips for day-to-day support
• Understanding changes in behaviour
• Planning ahead and accessing support
• Looking after your own wellbeing

📍 Hunslet Moor House Extra Care Housing, LS11 6TT
📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm
🥪 Light lunch provided

This session is for unpaid carers in Leeds (carers only).

📞 Booking is essential – call 0113 380 4300

🔗 Book your place:

Are you caring for a family member or friend with dementia? Carers Leeds are offering a free workshop to help

13/04/2026

📖 Grief doesn’t come with a rulebook.

Here is your gentle reminder that there is no right or wrong way to feel, only honest emotions showing up as they are🫶.

08/04/2026

Want to know more about the Care Act and Carer’s Assessments?

Join our free online Carers Learning Session and get practical advice to support you in your caring role.

In this session, we’ll cover:
• What the Care Act means for carers
• How to request a Carer’s Assessment
• The types of support a Carer’s Assessment can unlock

📅 Tuesday 21 April 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 13:00
💻 Online

🎟️ Booking is essential – secure your free place via Ticket Tailor. You’ll receive full joining details by email after booking.

🔗 Visit: bit.ly/carerslearningsessions

07/04/2026

Ready to give Digital Inclusion Bingo a go? 📱✨

Small digital steps can make a big difference (whether it’s joining an online group, learning a new skill, finding helpful support or just putting your phone down for 5!!).

If you need a hand, we offer digital inclusion support to help build your confidence online💻.

Drop us a message if you want support.

06/04/2026

Take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for Carers Leeds ⛰️💚

To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re asking you to take on one of the UK’s most iconic hiking challenges and make a real difference for unpaid carers across Leeds.

📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026
📍 Horton-in-Ribblesdale
🕠 5:30am – 5:30pm

You’ll trek 39.2km (24.5 miles) across breathtaking Yorkshire countryside, conquering Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough—all in one unforgettable day.

But this challenge is about more than the miles…

Many carers take on their role without support, guidance or recognition. While caring can be rewarding, it can also be exhausting, isolating and overwhelming—impacting health, wellbeing and finances.

By signing up and fundraising, you’ll help Carers Leeds be there when carers need us most—through our Support Line, groups, one-to-one support and work in hospitals across the city.

For 30 years, we’ve been championing unpaid carers. With your support, we can continue to ensure no carer feels alone.

💪 Ready to take on the challenge?
👉 Sign up today: carersleeds.org.uk/news/threepeaks

02/04/2026

🐾 Paws, Paths & Plenty of Chat 🐕

Join us for a special Woof and Walk as we celebrate 30 years of Carers Leeds — and help raise funds to support unpaid carers 💙

📅 Saturday 18 April 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Roundhay Park, LS8 2HH

This friendly, relaxed walk is just for carers and is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your well-behaved pooch along on a lead 🐶

As it’s a Saturday, we’d especially love to welcome working carers who might not usually be able to join us during the week. It’s a great chance to take a breather, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with others who understand the caring role.

We’ll walk at an easy pace so everyone feels welcome (two-legged and four-legged alike!), and you’ll also have the chance to find out more about the support available to you as an unpaid carer.

🎟️ Booking is essential via Ticket Tailor:
https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/event/woof-and-walk/

We’d love to see you there 💚

30/03/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a neat timeline.

Many of us are told it fades over time, but research and lived experience suggest something different: grief often stays the same size, but what changes is how our lives grow around it.

This is sometimes called the “growing around grief” idea. Over time, routines, responsibilities, relationships, and new experiences expand around the loss.

For unpaid carers, this can feel especially intense. You may have spent years caring for someone, and the end of that role (whether through death or other loss), can leave a grief that stays with you long after the caring stops. Life doesn’t erase that loss, but over time, it allows you to create space for new moments, new routines, and even joy, alongside the grief.

It’s okay for grief to remain. It’s okay if it shows up differently at different times. Growing around grief doesn’t mean forgetting or moving on, it means learning how to carry it while still living.

You’re not alone in this and do reach out to us if you'd like support.❤️