Carers Rights Day: Support and resources for carers

18 Nov 24

At HPFT, we understand the impact that caring responsibilities have on unpaid carers, and the importance of supporting them to improve their own health and wellbeing.

On Thursday 21 November, it’s Carers Rights Day.

There are currently 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK – Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights that unpaid carers are entitled to and helping them to get the support they need.

Carers Rights Day logo - white and red trumpet saying Carers Rights Day

Who is considered a carer?

Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom do not see themselves as carers and are often unaware of their legal rights and what support and benefits they are entitled to.

You are a carer if you provide unpaid help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who would otherwise not be able to manage without this support. Anyone can become a carer, and carers come from all walks of life, all cultures, and can be any age.

I am a carer – what resources are available to me?

As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met.

We believe that carers should be able to seek the support they need at the time that they need it.

We provide a wide range of information that gives essential information for carers about their role and how they can get the support they need – please visit the carers section of our website for more information.

Upcoming carer events

Carers in Herts: Information Event

To mark Carers Rights Day, Carers in Herts is holding an information event with several organisations to answer your questions about your rights and support. These include:

· Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

· Adult Care Services

· The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team – covers Mental Capacity, Best Interest Reviews and Deputyship

· The Integrated Discharge teams from the Lister and Watford General Hospital

· The NHS Primary Care Team (General Practice and Pharmacies)

· POhWER the Advocacy Agency

· Public Health

· Carers services commissioners – Have Your Say on what should be in the next Carers Strategy

· Citizens Advice

· The Money Advice Unit

Members of Carers in Herts’ Admiral Nurse, Young Carers and Carers Support Advisor teams will also be present.

Date and times: Thursday 21 November 2024

Morning session: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Afternoon session: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Where: The Focolare Centre, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JG

You are welcome to come to either the morning or afternoon session. You will also have the opportunity to visit information stands and share your experiences with other carers.

Click here to sign up.

Hertfordshire and Mid Essex Talking Therapies: Care for Carers Webinar

This webinar takes a look at the vital service unpaid carers provide, including some of the rewards and challenges they face. It will explore ways in which carers can enhance their own wellbeing, and manage the many challenges they encounter.

Date and time: Friday 22 November 2024, 10:30am – 11:30am

Where: Online

Click here to sign up.

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Carers Rights Day: Support and resources for carers