Publish date: 26 May 2023
We have numerous events taking place Carers Week (5 to 11 June).
Carers Week 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. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. Carers Week is led by Carers UK with the support of a number of other charities.
Monday 5 June
Come and join us at our carers cafe for the opportunity to meet other carers, take time out for yourself and get information and advice to support you in your caring role. This is the first session, following this our carers cafe is second Monday of every month from 2pm to 4pm.
Liverpool Carers Centre event from 10am to 2pm. Find out more about the day by taking a look at their poster.
Tuesday 6 June
On Tuesday 6 June from 10am to 2pm, our carer’s engagement team is hosting a celebration event for unpaid carers.
Wednesday 7 June
As part of National Carers week (5 to 12 June) we would like to speak with you if you are an unpaid carer. We want to understand the challenges you face being a carer whilst coming to work and hear about your experiences (positive and negative). We would like to hear your ideas on how we can help and support you on a practical level, through our wellbeing offer.
Sessions will take place on Wednesday 7 June at the below times:
- 9.30am to 11am
- 1pm to 1.30pm
- 2.30pm to 4pm
Making the invisible visible: a spotlight on the role of carers and families in mental health from With You peer support network. How can peer support be used to recognise and support carers? This exciting event for Carer’s Week looks at the lived experience of carers of those with mental health issues, to explore some of the challenges facing carers and to better understand their importance in promoting recovery.
Thursday 8 June
Sefton Carers Centre are celebrating Carers Week by hosting an information event. Our Trust along with Alzheimer's Society, Healthwatch and Sefton Affordable warmth team will be there on the day. Take a look at their poster to find out more.
Strengthening Family Relationship Skills Launch (part of the Carer Training and Education and Support Program). The day is designed to help carers understand, strengthen and develop relationships to support their caring roles. Find out more by taking a look at our poster.
Sefton Carers are also holding numerous events throughout the week, including a pamper day (6 June), information session (8 June) and an online webinar (10 June).
If you and your teams have any plans for Carers Week, let communications
Find out more about Carers Week.