#carers week

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Celebrating the extraordinary carers at Hampton Grove with a warm Carers Week evening honouring the people who make every day brighter.

Care Home Celebrates the People Who Make Every Day Extraordinary

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Brighton and Hove Celebrates Its 21,000 Unpaid Carers for Carers Week 2026

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Do you care?

Carers Week 2025 is being held under the theme of "Caring About Equality". Can you help bring change?

As Dentons solicitors highlight, there are '5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK, with 3 million of those in employment.'

But 57% of unpaid carers feel that a better recognition of unpaid care is needed to reduce the inequalities faced.

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In a modern world, a fresh approach to care is needed

The most recent census data indicates there are 5.7 million unpaid carers across the UK, which represents around 9% of the population.

However, a Carers UK 2022 research report estimated that the number of unpaid carers could be as high as 10.6 million people.

As Dentons Law firm explain, the term "working carers" refers to employees who have caring responsibilities which have an impact on their working lives.

Working carers have responsibility for the care and support of relatives or friends who are older, disabled, physically or mentally ill and unable to care for themselves.

Helen Walker, chief executive of the national campaigning charity Carers UK, which set up and leads Carers Week has said;

“The shortage of care, lack of breaks and low carers’ benefits has left many feeling exhausted and at the end of their tether. Unpaid carers deserve better.”

An unpaid carer or working carer should never be confused with someone who works in either social care or for the NHS.

An unpaid carer is defined by the census as someone who looks after or supports anyone with a long-term physical or mental health conditions, illness or problems related to old age.

Helen Walker also called for a “step change in the way that Government and society supports and recognises carers”, adding employers can look at supporting employees who are juggling work and care.

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Image Description: A person is seen pushing an elderly woman in a wheelchair they are in a field and the sky looks dramatic

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This week is #CarersWeek Mum this is for you 🤍

Never did I think that in my twenties I would need the help of a carer but life is unpredictable and things happen.

I still struggle with the idea of needing a carer, someone to help me achieve the simplest & basic’s of tasks.

My wonderful mum just stepped up, no questions asked.

Even though she works and has her own health issues, she took on the extra burden of caring for me, more than just the normal parenting and became my carer.

She’s with me every step of the way, she never complains, she takes everything in her stride and she goes above and beyond to make sure that I still find the joy in life.

I trust her with me & my health.

We’re a team.

Mum,

I simply couldn’t do this life without you. Thank you for every single little thing you do for me.

Thank you for making something I find difficult feel normal.

You do this job for free and it’s really hard work but you never give up on me or the situation.

So Thank You. 🤍 #carers #unpaidcarers #love #family #motheranddaughter #sick #chronicillness #disability #carersuk #carersupport #thankful #grateful #icare

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fevrocks | Unpaid Carers - Womens T-Shirt

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This inspired design is to remind people that not all care workers come from hospitals or care homes. There are also carers across the UK, who care for their family members, or relatives; the sick and the disabled. Although the government currently has a carer's allowance. This can be a very minimal amount and sometimes people are unable to claim this benefit. Therefore this design is to pay tribute to all those carers, who put in hours and hours of work into looking after a loved one, but are classed as unpaid carers. This is something which needs to change. The government needs to be made aware of these people who need their support and the unpaid carers should also be recognised for their sacrifice and contribution towards society and social health care.

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The Queen makes first-ever public video call thanks to COVID-19

The Queen makes first-ever public video call thanks to COVID-19

She’s a cyber queen now.

Much of the world, including that of the Royal Family, has been forced into lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. As such, people have learned to rely on technology now more than ever.

And that includes the Queen, who made history by making her first-ever public video callin partnership with Carers Trust, a U.K. charity that provides support to personal care…

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