Together we can make caring visible, valued and supported
Carers Week (10-16 June) is a national, annual campaign set to shine a light on unpaid carers and highlight the complex challenges they face each day.
It helps raise awareness of unpaid care, and what steps we can all take to make a difference.
This year's theme is 'Putting carers on the map'.
Who are carers?
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's estimated that unpaid carers in England and Wales contribute a staggering £445 million to the economy every day – that’s £162 billion per year (Centre for Care, 2023).
This year, we are using this week to raise awareness of the reality of caring in our local area by dispelling some common myths and misconceptions.
With an estimated 20,000 unpaid carers in Bath and North East Somerset, we need to come together to ensure caring is visible, valued and supported.
Find out more about how you can help a carer, by visiting the Carer's Centre website https://banescarerscentre.org....