About this event
Carers’ Rights Day is organised by Carers UK.
It aims to help:
- ensure carers are aware of their rights
- let carers know where to get help and support
- raise awareness of the needs of carers.
Each year, hundreds of organisations across the UK hold an event or activity to mark the Day to help people in their community find out about their rights as a carer, and where to go for support.
This year’s theme is recognising your rights.
The aim is to help carers recognise and understand their rights, and to access the support available to them, whenever they need it.
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 – whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, or when interacting with other professionals or at home.
