This National Carers Week, we’re focusing on a vital theme: Caring About Equality. Behind the quiet dedication of unpaid carers lies a reality filled with challenges—ones that are often hidden, unspoken, and unsupported.
The Hidden Inequalities Carers Face
Recent national research has uncovered significant disparities faced by unpaid carers—individuals who give so much while receiving too little in return:
- Health Disadvantages: 58% of current and former carers report struggling to maintain their own health.
- Healthcare Access: 39% have had to cancel or delay essential medical care because appointment times were unworkable.
- Financial Impact: 50% of carers face real financial hardship as a direct result of their caring role.
- Career Limitations: 42% say they’ve lost out on paid work or professional development opportunities.
These inequalities can build up over time, affecting every aspect of a carer’s life.
How Phoenix 12 CIC Supports Carers
At Phoenix 12 CIC, we know that caring doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Carers often juggle multiple roles, and the stress of navigating systems like housing, benefits, or community isolation can quickly become overwhelming.
That’s why we’ve developed a compassionate, holistic support system for unpaid carers:
🌿 Caring Aromas Workshops
Gentle, restorative aromatherapy sessions just for carers. A chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect. We provide all materials free of charge—bath oils, hand creams, and scent sticks—for a truly nourishing experience.
🤝 Holistic Support
From advocacy and casework to counselling and one-to-one support, we address the full picture. Whether it’s paperwork or emotional overwhelm, we walk beside you.
🌱 Community Connection
We help carers plug into their local networks, access services, and build relationships that lighten the load.
You Deserve Support Too
Caring is powerful, loving, and life-changing—but it should never mean sacrificing your own health, career, or wellbeing.
This National Carers Week, we want you to know:
You don’t have to do this alone.
📞 Reach out to Phoenix 12 CIC today to explore the support available to you. We’re here to help you take care of yourself—while you care for others.