News Carers Week 2020 Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring About Carers Week Carers Week highlights 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 campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to organise activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is. Carers Week for 2020 is 8–14 June Getting Carers Connected in Carers Week For Carers Week 10–16 June 2019 we were busy Getting Carers Connected in their communities. There were lots of ways to get involved! Everyone has a part to play in connecting carers and helping them to get the support they need to care without putting off their own health needs or losing important relationships with others. This could include an employer creating carer-friendly policies by listening to the experiences of their workforce, a GP practice offering an annual health check or alternative appointment times to carers struggling to attend due to their caring responsibilities, or a leisure centre offering special deals for carers. Find out what’s been happening in your area Search the online directory to find events which took place near you. How you can help with Getting Carers Connected There were many ways you could get involved in Getting Carers Connected in their communities. For more information on how to get involved, visit the Get Involved page of the Carers Week website. Or contact us here to see how you can get involved You can also donate below to help carers now. Thank you! Please select a donation amount (required) £5 £10 £20 Other Set up a regular payment Donate Manage Cookie Preferences