Sandwich Generation Support

To everyone balancing caring for parents and work, who is feeling unheard - YOU ARE NOT ALONE. To raise awareness of the challenges faced by the Sandwich Generation, I shared my story with the Yorkshire Evening Post. Managing care for my mum with Alzheimer’s, raising three children, all while working in a national senior role in the NHS, highlighted the huge challenges many of us face. Your voice is heard. For full article, visit: https://lnkd.in/emUxTAQW #sandwichgeneration #carersuk #alzheimers #hr

🎄 🎄 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀, 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🎄 Two weeks today, it’ll be Christmas Day – whether that fills you with excitement, dread, or a mix of both, it’s a timely reminder that the festive season is just around the corner. As we look ahead to Christmas, let’s focus on one gift that can make a lasting impact – 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. Many employees are juggling the demands of work while also caring for parents or ageing family members. This balancing act can lead to stress, burnout, and feelings of isolation, which negatively affect workplace culture and productivity. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? Supporting your employees isn't just the right thing to do – it’s a gift that benefits your organisation long-term. If you're interested in giving a gift that lasts longer than the initial excitement of opening the wrapping paper, and will make a meaningful improvement to the wellbeing of your team, get in touch to find out how you can work with Sandwich Generation Support to deliver: ✅ 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 & 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Understand what it’s like to be a carer in your team, address challenges, and make meaningful improvements to employee wellbeing and workplace culture. ✅ 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: 1-hour online interactive sessions designed to raise awareness and foster a more supportive, inclusive culture. ✅ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Equip managers to better support team members balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. ✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for those caring for parents or elderly relatives. All services have been developed in collaboration with our 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, which includes a 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, and individuals currently caring for parents or elderly relatives. This season, give the gift that truly matters – the gift of support and understanding, which will have a lasting impact on your team long beyond December. 💬 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? Let’s have a free, no-obligation chat about how we can help you create a more inclusive, caring environment for your team. Email me at sherry@sherryking.co.uk to get started! #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceSupport #SandwichGeneration hashtag #Christmas2024 #InclusiveCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceWellbeing #UKBusinesses #EmployeeSupport #InclusiveWorkplace #CarersSupport #UKHR #WorkplaceCulture #ChristmasSupport #LeadershipDevelopmentUK

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽. This powerful reminder is highlighted in a new Christmas song recorded by young carers and Edward Davey, who recalls singing in the church choir while caring for his mother who had cancer. [Listen to the song here: https://lnkd.in/e82ZMnsh] His song shines a light on the experiences of all carers, particularly during the festive season, when many feel the weight of balancing caring with other responsibilities. It’s a reminder that caring comes with no time off, whether you're a young carer or someone caring for a parent or elderly relative. As the festive season gets underway, it's so important to recognise the ongoing pressure on those balancing work, family life, and caring for loved ones. Supporting carers year-round, not just during the holidays, is essential for their wellbeing. If you’re unsure how to better support your staff who are juggling these responsibilities, let’s have a conversation. 👉 DM me to book a free 30-minute consultation on how to start supporting carers in your workplace. #SandwichGeneration #SupportingCarers #WorkLifeBalance #CarersTrust #YoungCarers #GratefulForCaregivers #CarersUK #CarerSupport #YoungCarersUK #CarersRights #CareInTheUK #CarerAwareness #CaringAtChristmas #CaregivingCommunity

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽!!!!! Today the government launched its 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧, and I’m thrilled to see it recognises the need for more employer support for those balancing work with caring responsibilities, particularly "women often caring for elderly relatives, who have huge experience to offer employers but far too few opportunities." One of the key areas highlighted is how vital it is for employers to support employees in these roles. The paper acknowledges that many carers face significant barriers to staying in or returning to employment, despite the skills and expertise they bring to the workforce. This focus is crucial for organisations looking to retain diverse talent and create a more inclusive, supportive workplace. With millions of carers managing both work and caring duties, it’s essential for employers to offer the flexibility and resources that help them succeed. If you’re interested in learning how you can better support carers in your organisation, get in touch – DM or sherry@sherryking.co.uk And to read the White Paper go to: https://lnkd.in/eM7kac2d #GetBritainWorking #EmployerSupport #CarersInWork #WorkplaceInclusion #SupportingCarers #WorkplaceFlexibility #ReturnToWork #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #CarersMatter #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion #SupportingEmployees #CaregiversAtWork #GovernmentPolicy #EmploymentSupport #EmployeeRetention

𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 Authenticity and credibility have always been at the heart of everything we do with Sandwich Generation Support. It’s about more than just understanding challenges from the outside—it’s about being truly connected to the real-life struggles people face when balancing work and caring for their parents. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce our 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽—a group of incredible people who bring not just expertise but real, lived experience. They help ensure that everything we do is practical, empathetic, and genuinely useful for the organisations and people we support. 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: ⭐ Victoria Montgomery Victoria is a Palliative Care Consultant in the NHS who sees first-hand the challenges families face every day when juggling a serious diagnosis, work, and family life. She’s passionate about helping others find a way through what can feel like an impossible balancing act. ⭐ Hilary Gupte Hilary Gupte is a Nurse with over 20 years’ experience in intensive care, where she’s seen just how hard family life can get when someone needs care. She’s been there herself, supporting her grandmother through dementia while on maternity leave and adjusting to life back at work. She understands the complexities many families face and brings so much compassion to the group. ⭐ Rebecca Thomson-Smith Rebecca is currently living the reality of the sandwich generation. She’s supporting her father, who’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, while raising three young children. Her story is raw and relatable—navigating heartbreak as she watches her dad decline while trying to create a stable, loving environment for her kids. This group keeps the work of Sandwich Generation Support grounded and ensures that everything we offer is genuinely relevant and helpful for those facing similar challenges. As we continue to grow, I’m focused on making sure our work reflects the diverse experiences of the people we serve. It’s an ongoing process, and I’m committed to learning and improving as we go. I’m so grateful to work with such brilliant, caring people. Together, we’re not just talking about change—we’re making it happen. If you’d like to learn more about our Advisory Group, visit https://lnkd.in/eHZevMym And if you’d like to work with us, feel free to DM me or email sherry@sherryking.co.uk #EmployeeWellbeing #HRLeadership #OrganisationalDevelopment #EmployeeSupport #WorkplaceWellbeing #SupportingEmployees #CaregiverSupport #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership

Check out this post to see some insights on the importance of supportive leadership for employees balancing work with caring for parents or elderly relatives - and how we can help. 👇

Looking forward to heading to the CIPD Annual Conference in Manchester this Wednesday 6th November! If any of my contacts are going to be there, I’d love to catch up over a cuppa —drop me a message or reach out via sherry@sherryking.co.uk (or phone 07842 762839). Hope to see some familiar faces and meet a few new ones too! #CIPD24 #HRCommunity #Networking

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“𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝, 𝙨𝙤 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙮 𝙢𝙪𝙢.” “𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖 𝙝𝙪𝙜 – 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜!” There are no words to respond to the things that were said to me yesterday at the Leeds Local Care Partnership Forum. They are so much more than comments—they’re a glimpse into the invisible struggles so many people are carrying while trying to juggle work and care for their parents, often without getting the support they desperately need. It’s truly heartbreaking to think that people in these situations feel they’ve not been seen or heard. This is why I’m so passionate about the work I do. Partnering with organisations to raise awareness, offer training, and provide real solutions can make a huge difference to those who feel isolated in their experiences, caring for parents or elderly relatives. Let's get the word out. No one should have to choose between their job and caring for their family. 👉 DM or email (sherry@sherryking.co.uk) if you’d like to learn more about how I can help support your employees and develop a workplace culture that values understanding and compassion for carers at its core—or if you or someone you know is caring for parents and looking for emotional or practical support. #SandwichGeneration #Caregiving #SupportForCarers #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeWellbeing

𝟲𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 👇👇👇 🎥 𝕎𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 to see how I can support your organisation with a 1-hour awareness-raising session focused on the challenges of balancing work and caring for parents or elderly relatives — just like I did for Together Trust last week. The HR team at Together Trust reached out because they were looking how best to support their staff who are juggling work and caring for parents in a meaningful and emotionally supportive way. In the session, we shared practical advice and raised awareness about the real impact caring has on mental health, work-life balance and overall wellbeing. It was really interactive, featuring honest conversations and personal stories—everyone left feeling more understood and supported. My mission is to help organisations like yours improve employee wellbeing by supporting those managing caring responsibilities. Here’s how we can work together: - 𝟭-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to address the challenges of caring - 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 to help managers better understand and support their teams - 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀, providing both practical and emotional support - 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 to identify areas for improvement - 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 to promote a compassionate workplace culture If you're an HR, EDI, or wellbeing lead and think this kind of session could benefit your team, let’s connect! 👇 Drop me a message or visit https://lnkd.in/e79XKxgs to learn more.