What is Carers Week?

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

Date

5 - 11 June 2023

Who is a Carer?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, or who needs extra help as they grow older. It isn’t someone who volunteers or is employed to provide support.

Theme

The theme for Carers Week 2023 is 'Recognising and supporting carers in the community'. This Carers Week, we want communities across the UK to come together to recognise the huge contribution unpaid carers make to society. Politicians, employers, health and social services, businesses, education providers and members of the public all have a role to play in raising awareness of caring and making sure carers are able to access the information and support they need.

Carers Week focus throughout the week

  • Monday: launch of Carers Week - and health and social care issues affecting carers
  • Tuesday: work and employment
  • Wednesday: visible, valued and supported
  • Thursday: younger carers
  • Friday: older carers
  • Saturday: mental health and wellbeing
  • Sunday: reflections on Carers Week 2023

Diary of events: 

Date and time: Monday 5 June 1pm - 5pm

Event: Carers Week Celebration

Venue: Harbour reception 

 

Date and Time: Wednesday 7 June 1pm - 1.30pm

Event: Charlotte Marsden self-care workshop for Carers

Venue: Online (Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85010282137?pwd=U3E4RTl0RkFMNjFaWHdtVy9QN1JNdz09 Meeting ID: 850 1028 2137 Passcode: T4WFPv)

 

Date and time: Wednesday 7 June 1pm - 2pm

Event: Thank You Carers Session at Recovery College

Venue: Chai Centre

 

Date and time: Thursday 8 June 10am - 12pm

Event: Thank You Carers Session at Recovery College

Venue: Recovery College, Deepdale

 

Date and time: Thursday 8 June 10am - 3pm

Event: HARRI bus support

Venue: Asda, Accrington

 

Date and time: Thursday 8 June 10am - 12pm

Event: Blackburn with Darwen Carers Event

Venue: Blackburn with Darwen Carers Centre

 

Date and time: Thursday 8 June 11am - 2pm

Event: Blackpool Carers Event

Venue: Winter Gardens, Blackpool

 

Date and time: Friday 9 June 10am - 12pm

Event: Health and Wellbeing Information Event

Venue: Furness Carers