Carers' Rights Day

Having the right information at the right time can make a huge difference when you are looking after someone. Each year CarersUK hold a Carers Rights Day to bring organisations across the UK together to help carers in their local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to.

Buttermarket stall for Carers' Rights Day

This year's Carers' Rights Day is on Friday, 28th November and Audlem Carers' Support Group is holding an information stall under the Butter Market between 10am and 12noon. This year's theme is "Looking after someone? Know your rights"

Making carers aware of their rights.

Every year, more than 2 million people become carers. Many struggle to navigate the maze of services and entitlements, and miss out on financial and practical support. And it's not just people who are new to caring – even those who have been caring for years sometimes aren't aware of their entitlements.

Letting carers know where to get help and support

Caring can present all kinds of challenges. We want every carer to know where to turn for advice, information and support, whether in their local community or online. Audlem Carers' Support Group, with funding from Cheshire East Council, now supports over 30 local carers through its twice monthly Support Groups, Carers' Breaks Days and Befriending Service.

Raising awareness of the needs of carers.

Carers Rights Day raises awareness of the needs of carers with the public, decision makers and professionals, helping us realise our vision of a society that respects, values and supports carers. Audlem Carers' Support Group has been involved recently in lobbying Cheshire East Council on the need to maintain good quality local residential respite services for carers.

So come along to our stall on Friday to find out more about the help and support available to carers locally and nationally – or to collect information to pass on to someone you know who is a carer.

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