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Carents Day 2026: You Matter Too

Thursday 8 October 2026 | Free | Now on Demand

You Matter Too

On Thursday 8 October, more than 2,500 carents signed up to spend a day doing something they rarely get to do: focusing on themselves.

Across 11 free online sessions, we talked about grief, stress, sleep, hormones, work, legal planning, crafting and more. The sessions were led by experts and by people who’ve been there. The chat was full of carents supporting each other all day.

If you missed it, or want to watch a session again, the good news is that every session is now available to watch on demand in The Carents Lounge.

Get involved

Head on over to The Carents Lounge to find out more about Carents Day 2026, and to chat with other carents.

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Catch up on Carents Day 2026

Carents Day 2026: the schedule
Natalie Cassidy in Conversation with Carents Founder Dr Jackie Gray
Natalie Cassidy, Actor & Presenter
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Anticipatory Grief and How to Cope as a Carent
Andy Langford, Clinical Director, Cruse Bereavement Support
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Hormone Changes: What Is the Relevance to Women of Any Age?
Dr Louise Newson, Newson Health
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Sustaining the Carents: How to Cope During Periods of Stress
Suzy Reading, Author & Chartered Psychologist
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Looking After His Daughter, Too: Finding Joy and Wellbeing as a Midlife Carent
Jo Moseley, Midlife Joy
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Practical Ways to Juggle Work and Care Without Burning Out
Jacqueline Weeks, Vise Mental Fitness
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A Little Time for You: Why Crafting Matters with Sara Davies
Sara Davies, Founder of Crafter's Companion
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Spotting the Early Signs of Osteoporosis: Supporting Your Parent Without Forgetting You
Kirsty Carne, Royal Osteoporosis Society
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Today and Tomorrow's Carents
Marlene Kelly, IMPACT
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Parents, Planning and Peace of Mind: The Legal Essentials
Leah Duffield, Legal Expert
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Caring for Your Sleep: How Can You Protect Your Sleep When Time and Energy Are Squeezed?
Sophie Bostock, Sleep Scientist
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Every session is free to watch in The Carents Lounge. Dip in whenever suits you, whether that’s at the kitchen table, on the bus, or in the ten minutes you’ve finally got to yourself.

Watch the opening session

Natalie Cassidy in Conversation with Carents Founder Dr Jackie Gray

Best known for playing Sonia in EastEnders, Natalie Cassidy retrained as a carer after looking after her own father. She opened Carents Day with Dr Jackie Gray in an honest conversation about carenting, its impact and grief, followed by questions from carents watching live.

Thank you to Carents Day supporters

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Carents Day will be back in 2027

Thank you to everyone who joined us, asked questions and cheered each other on in the chat. We’re already planning next year. Leave your details and you’ll be the first to hear.

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