Carers Week is an annual campaign by Carers UK to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Carers Week 2017 will take place from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 June 2017. They are continuing the focus on building Carer Friendly Communities, which support carers to look after their loved ones well, while recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own. The campaign is brought to life by the individuals and organisations who come together to organise activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is. Click here to find out more, and perhaps see how your church could get involved.
Welcome Me As I Am has a helpful Caring About Carers workshop guide to help parish groups understand the experiences of carers and explore how to offer support.