Carers Week, this year running from 10th – 16th June, is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
The campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to provide support for carers, run activities, highlight the vital role carers play in our communities and draw attention to just how important caring is.
This year the theme is ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ highlighting the invaluable contributions of carers across the UK and ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear. Together we want to help increase the visibility of the carers among politicians, employers and throughout our communities. And by raising awareness we hope they will better recognise the challenges unpaid carers face and help them access the support they deserve.
Sunday 9th June - Walk For Carers
To celebrate our 50th year anniversary, Carers Trust Heart of England will be joining Carers Trust Solihull for a charity walk!
Cost: Adults £10 on the day OR £8 if paid in advance. (Under 16’s are free)
Families, groups of friends and individuals of all fitness levels are all invited to come along and participate in the 4-mile walk around the picturesque estate. There is also a short ¾ mile walk which is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome.
Each step taken will help support carers in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. Please click here to find out more and to register.
Monday 10th June - Putting Carers On The Map Celebration
Join us from 4pm - 7:30pm at Coventry Building Society Arena as we celebrate and recognise the invaluable contribution that carers of all ages make to their communities.
Come along, get advice from partner organisations, enjoy some taster sessions and much much more! You will be able to receive health checks, speak to our Wellbeing Advisors and meet the Adult Social Care team.
Both our adult and young carers teams will be there to discuss how our services can help support carers like you! We will also be joined by our wonderful community partners, meaning you can learn more about all of the additional support available to you.
SEN suitable spaces, free parking and refreshments are available. Please see the posters to find out more and click here to book your place.
Tuesday 11th June - Working Carers Information Session (Online)
Join our virtual session during Carers Week 2024 for an opportunity to find out more about your rights at work as a carer, including changes to the Carer’s Leave Act and the Flexible Working Act which came into force in April 2024. Please get in touch via email or phone to book your place.
Wednesday 12th June - Carer Information Community Fair
Join us at Broadstreet Rugby Club from 10.30am - 6pm as we host our Carer Information Community Fair.
Come along, get advice from partner organisations, enjoy some taster sessions and much much more! You will be able to receive health checks, speak to our Wellbeing Advisors and meet the Adult Social Care team. Please get in touch via email or phone to book your place.
Thursday 13th June - Carer Awards
Our annual Carer Awards is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the selfless work of carers, businesses, educational settings, health providers, and fundraisers that have gone above and beyond to help support carers and those they care for.
A big thank you to everybody who voted, there are so many fantastic nominations and we can’t wait to reveal who the winners are on the night. Click here to find out more about the awards.
Our usual Group Sessions
We will be hosting all of our regular group activities for you to enjoy throughout June. Simply click below to find out what's on and book your place.
