Carers week 9th till the 15th of June

🔹 What is Carers Week?

Carers Week is held every June to:

• Recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of unpaid carers.
• Raise public awareness about the challenges they face.
• Encourage self-identification among hidden carers who might not realise they’re eligible for support.
• Promote better support and policies from governments, employers, health services, and society.

🔹 Who is an unpaid carer?

Anyone who:

• Looks after someone who couldn’t cope without their help.
• Provides physical, emotional, or practical support.
• May not be receiving financial compensation for their care.

🔹 Why it matters:

• There are an estimated 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK.
• Many carers face isolation, financial hardship, and burnout.
• Nearly half do not realise they are carers and miss out on essential support services, benefits, or employment rights.

🔹 How to get involved:

• Organise or attend local events.
• Share stories on social media with #CarersWeek.
• Pledge support through the official Carers Week website.
• Encourage carers to access advice, respite services, and community support.