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
