Lord Mayor supports Coventry and Warwickshire’s Carers Week Event
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Carers Trust Heart of England (CTHofE) and Warwickshire County Council (WCC) hosted the region’s biggest Carers Week event on Monday 8th June at CBS Arena. The annual event welcomed exhibitors, attendees and sponsors and was supported by Coventry’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Roger Bailey and Lady Mayoress, Pauline Venables. The event celebrated the vital contribution carers of all ages make, while offering practical support and advice.
Taking place from 8th to 14th June 2026, Carers Week is a UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of unpaid carers and increase their visibility with decision makers, services, employers, and communities. This year’s theme, “Building Carer Friendly Communities,” highlights how local support networks can make a lasting difference to carers’ lives.
Local partners, including teams from Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council, were on hand to share information on regional services. Attendees also had the opportunity to speak with Carers Trust Day Break and Regulated Care teams about respite services, meet Adult Wellbeing and Young Carers teams, and access specialised guidance for young adult carers aged 18-25 who are transitioning into adulthood.
The free, family-friendly event also included arts and crafts and opportunities to connect with others. SEN-suitable spaces, free parking, and refreshments were available.
Claire Dale, Carers Trust Heart of England CEO, commented: “This is our biggest event of the year and a unique chance to recognise carers across Coventry and Warwickshire while connecting them with the support they need. This year we are supporting the national theme of Building Carer Friendly Communities, and asking the all-important questions: ‘When did you first realise you were a carer? And ‘What does Carers Trust HofE mean to you?’”
Councillor Anne-Marie Sonko, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health, said:
“Unpaid carers are the compassionate backbone of our communities, dedicating themselves to the wellbeing of loved ones who could not manage without them. Warwickshire County Council is deeply committed to building carer-friendly communities, ensuring that no carer feels isolated or unsupported. Carers Week is a vital opportunity to celebrate their extraordinary contributions, and to remind carers of all ages that we are here to support their health, wellbeing, and resilience.”
