“There’s a time in everybody’s life when there’s a realisation that something’s got to change and I think that was the day I thought I’ve got to do something, what shall I do?”
After realising he wasn’t as fit as he would like to be a few years ago, Paul decided he wanted to make a change to support his own health as well as help him manage the tasks he does as a carer. Paul tried a few activities including circuit training and swimming before joining a running club 6 years ago.
“The social side ie talking to someone when you’re running is very therapeutic as well”
His running club is a social community and although their activities paused during the pandemic, he is looking forward to getting back to their regular runs. The schedule of the club makes it easier to fit around caring and he enjoys taking part in runs a few times a week.
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Carers UK responds to Work and Pensions Committee "Transition to State Pension Age" report
13 July 26
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Carer-focused amendments not adopted during Health Bill Committee Stage - but stronger laws are still needed
10 July 26
Several amendments firmly supported by Carers UK to the Health Bill were discussed at Committee Stage. These were not included to stand as part of the Health Bill.
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Carers UK responds to the interim Timms Review
09 July 26
Sir Stephen Timms published his interim review of Personal Independence Payments, finding that Personal Independence Payment is no longer fit for purpose and is failing to keep pace with how disability, health and work have changed over the past decade.
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Carers urged to respond to government’s call for evidence on Carer’s Allowance
07 July 26
Today the Government has launched a call for evidence, inviting unpaid carers and organisations to share their views on how to improve Carer’s Allowance.
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