This week (10 – 16 June) is National Carers Week, the theme this year is ‘Putting carers on the map’. 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.
The local York organisation, York Carers Centre, has an activity calendar packed with events throughout the week. Each activity offers a chance for carers to talk to a support worker and other local people that live in similar circumstances.
What’s on?
Tuesday 11 June – Information Stall – Pathway to Recovery
Tuesday 11 June – Carer Hub West
Wednesday 12 June – Legal Clinic
Wednesday 12 June – Awareness Raising and Celebration
Thursday 13 June – Wellbeing Workshops
Friday 14 June – Independent Financial Advice Clinic
Friday 14 June – Information Stall
During the week, the team will be on hand to offer a supportive space to chat and get involved with the activities on offer.
Carers Week is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to provide support for carers, run activities and highlight the vital role carers play in our communities, drawing attention to just how important caring is. To find out more and get involved, visit carersweek.org.