Carers Active April is a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity for carers and highlight the benefits to carers of moving more. Carers should be able to be active in a way that’s achievable, accessible, and affordable. Carers often face a challenging time, and many have seen their own health and wellbeing impacted by their caring responsibilities. Finding ways to improve carers’ health and wellbeing is crucial.
Richmond Carers Centre has added a Health and Fitness page to our website. We will be adding content to it as new opportunities become available. On this page you can find links to Carers UK’s Carers Active Hub. The Hub has loads of resources and support for carers to become more active, including:
- Physical activity and wellbeing videos – short video workouts and bitesize exercises
- Health information – key recommendations and how to get started
- Activity ideas – inspiration and resources to help carers find something they enjoy
- Carers’ stories – carers share their experiences of getting active while caring
- Expert advice – insight from health and social care professionals
