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Carers Week 10th - 16th June 2024, 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.
The theme for 2024 is 'Putting Carers on the Map'
It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as Carers and access much-needed support.
The campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to provide support for Carers, run activities, highlight the vital role Carers play in our communities and draw attention to just how important caring is.
There will be lots of activities across Northamptonshire for Carers to get involved with so watch this space as they start to get listed.
What an opportunity for you as Carers to attend a group for the first time or return?
The Northamptonshire Carers, Carers Support Line can be accessed by calling 01933 677907, option 2 or carers@northamptonshire-carers.org
Today Carers UK and charity supporters have shared the theme for Carers Week 2024, which is 'Putting Carers on the Map'.
Millions of people across the UK care, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health condition or addiction cannot cope without their support.
It is estimated that they save the economy £162 million a year – the equivalent of a second NHS. Yet, many carers feel their role is forgotten and invisible.
Carers Week, taking place from 10–16 June 2024, is a UK-wide awareness campaign seeking to increase visibility for carers with decision makers, services, employers, communities, and businesses.
The new theme for 2024 aims to galvanize activity in a general election year, to highlight the increasing pressures carers and to campaign for much-needed recognition and support.
This includes raising awareness about the challenges carers face which impact on their finances, employment, health and wellbeing and ensuring policymakers and politicians take steps to better support carers’ needs.
A staggering 82% of carers surveyed by Carers UK said the impact of caring on their physical and mental health would be a challenge over the coming year, with nearly 60% adding that being valued as a carer would improve their wellbeing.
Helen Walker, chief executive of Carers UK said:
We want carers to know they are not forgotten, and they are not alone. The dedicated, committed support unpaid carers provide day in day out has been valued as the equivalent of a second NHS, but often carers tell us that they feel unseen and undervalued. Many are at breaking point, facing challenges managing caring alongside their own health and wellbeing – with 78% of carers worried about being unable to care in the future.“Recognition for carers in their communities and at national government level during an election year, has never been more important – making Carers Week a vital opportunity to put carers on the map.”
We have started to list below events that are taking place around the county, many are our events, however, we have also included events organised by our partner organisations so please come back on a regular basis to see what is new and to check the details before you book or attend.