About this event
This year, the campaign poses the question: ‘Someone you know is a carer, but do they know it yet?’
Most people who provide unpaid care to relatives, close friends or neighbours who are older, chronically ill or disabled don’t always recognise themselves as carers. They often think of themselves as sons, daughters, spouses or partners, or good friends.
However, recognising yourself as a carer as soon as possible and knowing your rights is an important first step to getting support. You could be juggling work and caring, trying to access health and social services or finding out about financial help. Many people don’t realise that they are a carer for a long time and can miss out on support that could make a real difference to them and the person they care for now.
Carers Rights Day is an opportunity for everyone across the UK in every community to get involved, talk to friends and family and help ensure carers get identified sooner.
The average person has a 50:50 chance of caring for a family member or friend by the age of 50 – long before retirement age. This can have a considerable impact on health and incomes.
Contact details
For information on Carers Rights Day and the support you can receive, visit Carers UK.
