Carers Rights Day – Thursday 21 November 2024
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November 2024 – and this year’s theme is recognising your rights.
Every day, 12,000 people across the UK become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. This year’s theme is ‘recognising your rights’ – and our aim is to help carers recognise and understand their rights, and to access the support available to them, whenever they need it. Find out more here.
With that in mind, Carers Wales are running online sessions on and around Carers Rights Day, that may be of interest to unpaid carers. They include the following:
Track the Act Online Webinar on Carers Rights Day – Thursday 21st November 2024
Join Carers Wales at this informative online event that delves into the real-world implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014 for those providing essential, unpaid care to loved ones across Wales.
Through this webinar, attendees will have the invaluable opportunity to hear about the Track the Act report with insights from the carers survey and the information requests provided by local authorities, health boards and the Welsh Government. This will paint a picture that will create a deeper understanding of the triumphs and challenges carers face as they navigate the complex web of social services, healthcare systems, and community resources.
To register for free, please follow this link: Track The Act Webinar
Carers Rights Online Session – Monday 25th November
Join our Information and Advice Officer Nia to explore carers rights in Wales and what you can do to secure your rights. Register to attend for free by following this link:
Balancing Work and Care, what you need to know – 27th November
Do you balance paid employment and unpaid care? Find out about your rights including the Carer's Leave Act and what support you can request from your workplace.
Our on-line sessions are designed to inform you of your rights and also to support your wellbeing. Sessions are open to anyone across the UK. Please be aware these sessions are run by Carers Wales and information sessions are based on Welsh legislation. Register Here
New Resource from Carers Wales for Unpaid Carers
We would like to share a new resource, our Carers Notebook. We are delighted to offer a new notebook for carers to make notes before, during and after appointments with professionals. Co-designed with carers, you can download it now or request one to be sent out for free! Drop us a line at info@carerswales.org if you would like us to send hard copies.