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  1. What's your caring story? Here are some real stories from real carers who shared theirs with us: nhs.uk/CarersDirect/c… #carers
  2. Thanks for the #jubilee #followfriday @carersglosshire @neveralone_org @Michael_Grieve and @Chill4uscarers. Have a good one!
  3. Do you look after more than one person? You could be a 'sandwich' carer. Find out more and watch our video here: nhs.uk/carersdirect/P…
  4. Excellent advice is now available from The Children's Trust's Brain Injury Hub @BrainInjuryHub #carers #FF
  5. A great new site devoted kids with acquired brain injuries has been launched by The Children's Trust (@Childrens_Trust) braininjuryhub.co.uk/parents
  6. #FF @NHS_Parents A new digital service to provide new parents with NHS approved advice: nhs.uk/InformationSer…
  7. 2 tix available to see Abnormally Funny People at Soho Theatre London on behalf of @accessibleguide on Mon 21/5/12 - RT for a chance to win!
  8. It's been a while! #FF @CrumbsProject @ReachingOUT2011 @Chill4UsCarers @Carerswiltshire @CarersGlosShire @netbuddytoptips @carerstweets
  9. Need to know about NHS continuing healthcare? Here's our information: nhs.uk/carersdirect/g… #carers
  10. Our helpline will be closed this Sunday due to a planned outage, but you can still email us your questions: carersdirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
  11. @LadyOfLeisure99 No problem, thanks for letting us know. We'll try someone else. Have a nice weekend.