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Carers Week 2026
Published: 10/06/2026
Carers week is an annual campaign which aims to raise awareness of the 5.8 million people in the UK who are providing unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour and highlight the need for improvements in support for unpaid carers.
Carers Week 2026 will take place from 8th – 14th June, focusing on the theme 'Building Carer Friendly Communities'.
Unpaid carers save the UK economy an estimated £184 billion each year – the equivalent of a second NHS – but not everyone gets the support they need. Carers UK research shows that more than half (57%) of carers feel overwhelmed ‘often’ or ‘always’.
A carer friendly community is a place, space or organisation that values carers and does something practical to support them by identifying carers, listening and responding to their experiences so that they are not left to cope alone.
This includes the workplace, local communities, faith communities, GP practices, hospitals, local NHS neighbourhoods, pharmacies, schools, colleges and universities, businesses or online communities supporting unpaid carers. Carers Week 2026 will shine a light on what works well at present and what must change so that unpaid carers get better recognition.
What makes a community carer friendly?
Carer friendly communities are places, spaces, services and community groups where unpaid carers are recognised, understood, and valued. They make support part of everyday life ensuring carers get the opportunities and help they need. They are made up of people who:
- recognise unpaid carers and the vital role they play
- understand the realities and impact of caring
- take action to identify and support carers in practical ways
- empower carers to live fulfilling lives
When communities work together in this way, carers have fairer opportunities and can lead better lives.
No matter the size of your community or how you connect, there are practical and meaningful steps you can take to make your community more carer friendly.
Find out how you can help build carer friendly communities in the following areas:
Carers Week Event
NEWCIS are holding a Carers Week Celebration Event at Clawdd Offa Farm, Pen-Y-Ffordd. All carers are invited to attend. To find out more and book, please visit www.newcis.org.uk.
What support is available in Flintshire?
In Flintshire we are proud to support residents who have caring responsibilities both through in-house services and our partner organisations.
We have a vast range of carers services and organisations in Flintshire who are available to help, including:
- Providing information, advice and Carers Needs Assessments to support carers in their caring role.
- Supporting carers with their well-being with their well-being and, if assessed as eligible, helping them to take a break from their caring role.
- Support groups and counselling.
- Advice on how they can access training, education and employment support.
- Directing to voluntary organisations that provide grants and support for carers.
- Specialist support for carers of people with Dementia, Mental Health, Brain Injury, Substance Misuse etc.
- Advocacy and support to help carers make their voice heard.
- Young Carers Support.
For information on carers services please visit:
https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Social-Services/Related-Pages/Help-for-Carers.aspx
or contact:
North-East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS)
Tel: 01352 752525
Website: www.newcis.org.uk
E-mail: enquiries@newcis.org.uk