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Welcome
This issue of Caring is all
about sharing our stories and
experiences, to support each
other and call for lasting change.
I’ve been stunned yet
again by the power of the
stories told as part of our
2017 Creative Writing and
Photography Competition.
These profoundly moving
words and images take us
through the whole range
of human emotions, and
sometimes to its extremes.
In our lead feature (pg 4–7)
Carers UK members and
poetry prize-winners
Elizabeth Dunford and
Margaret Wilmot tell a story
of life not going to plan – of
caring carrying them away
from the trajectory they
thought their life would
take. Writing or talking
about these moments can
help us make sense of them.
It was wonderful to share
stories with many of you
in person at the Member
Conference in October,
and at our recent Member
Roadshow events. Along
with our Nation Summits,
Our mission is to make
life better for carers:
these events give us a
chance to tell our own
story as an organisation,
reporting back to you about
our progress together over
the last year (pg 20–21) and
setting our priorities for the
year ahead.
For Carers Rights Day on
24 November, we will be
focusing more than ever
on the power of sharing
stories and information.
This year’s theme is Make
Connections, Get Support,
and with that in mind,
we’re asking members to
say loud and clear that ‘We
Care’ – sharing our stories
throughout our networks
and connecting carers
together to build support in
our local communities.
Together we can improve
understanding of caring and
make sure none of us has to
care alone.
David Grayson – Chairman
In this issue...
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We give
expert advice,
information and support
We connect
carers so no
one has to care alone
We campaign
together for
lasting change
We innovate to
find new ways to
reach and support
carers.
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The best laid plans Caring through a lens Ask the expert
Photography
2017 poetry
How do claims
competition 2017 affect each other?
competition winners
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