Kate Cubbage

This week I spoke at Cardiff and Vale Carers Assembly, celebrated our work with @CarersWales @SeneddWales, and welcomed @WGHealthandCare to 2 events with carers. Thank you to those who shared their story with us. @CarersTrustWal will make sure to act on the issues you have raised

Fantastic to join @PPLPubAffairs first @SeneddWales reception to celebrate the impact of the People’s Postcode Lottery in Wales. Grateful for the wonderful support we receive @CarersTrust helping us to make a difference for unpaid carers across the nation

A pleasure to hear from @catrin_glyn on carer’s access to financial and statutory support as part of @CarersTrustWal round table kindly sponsored by @Sioned_W Thank you to all who attended especially Ifor Glyn of @SwanseaCarers who shared insights from local carer organisations – at Cardiff, Wales

@healthandthings challenging #TippingPointConference to have the courage and appetite to work towards Wales becoming the most health literate country in Europe and providing space to reflect on why that’s an important goal.

Pleasing to hear @profchrisham reference the importance of listening to carer voice. Strong reference to his @TheKingsFund report and the need for the NHS to be a learning organisation that properly involves those with lived experience as active participants in delivering change

Culture always trumps strategy and relationships always trump systems. An important and inspiring focus on harnessing and developing relationships to build a health creating society from @LordNigelCrisp #TippingPointConference

@LordNigelCrisp providing interesting insights and challenge regarding the need to build new and different relationships to improve community and individual health. We must recognise the breadth of organisations and people that are an essential part of the health care system.

Rousing opening keynote speech from @PrifWeinidog @BevanCommission conference. A reflection on collective responsibility and opportunity. As part of this we must better recognise the crucial contribution of unpaid carers without whom the health and social care system would fail.

For me, this #CarersWeek has been focused on speaking truth to power and being the change we want to see in the world. I’m grateful for the young carers from @SwanseaCarers, @BridgendCarers and @CreduCarers and the MSs who shared thoughts on supporting young carers in education

Incredibly inspiring to hear from Katie @LittleLoungeRCT at @BookTrustCymru partner conference. A wonderful, hyper-local initiative delivering great things for their community. Fantastic to know that our resources are helping you to make a positive difference!

It’s so very rare to meet someone as truly inspiring as @CressidaCowell. An absolute joy to speak today about Life-changing Libraries and how we can all contribute to supporting the next generation of readers (and writers!) @Booktrust @BookTrustCymru booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fe…

“He plays rugby? I thought he was autistic?” A comment that left me and my son speechless this week Rugby is an inclusive sport and my autistic son thrives @porthcawlrfc @CompPorthcawl I’d love to hear from #actuallyautistic people who excel at sport to show him he’s not alone

Great to hear from the always brilliant @catrinmedwards @CarersTrustWal at @BridgendCarers away day. Lots of food for thought and plenty of inspiration as we develop our new strategy. It’s an absolute dream to still get the chance to be part of this important work.

Just like that my time with @CarersTrust @CarersTrustWal is over. For the last 4 years I have been privileged to work with brilliant people for a cause that is close to my heart. Thank you for the kind messages, gifts and the lovely send off yesterday. I will miss you all.

Great to attend @hospiceuk Future Vision Cymru: Seamless and Sustainable Programme event. Pleased to represent @CarersTrustWal on the steering group to ensure unpaid carers’ experiences are well reflected. Thank you @catrinmedwards for your inclusive and positive approach!

Today I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of two of the world’s most lovely people. After all of the COVID related delays I’m so pleased the sun shone for their big day.

It has been a pleasure to work with colleagues @CarersTrustWal and @CarersWales, unpaid carers and health and social care professionals to develop this animation which describes carers’ right to information, advice and assistance in Wales Please share 👇🏻 youtu.be/F7d2gVjjbZQ

Im pleased to present @CarersTrustWal research into the impact of COVID19 on young carers, the views of carers from minority ethnic communities and our work on respite and short breaks as part of @SocialCareWales Research Into Policy Webinar today. A lot to pack into 10 minutes!