The national campaign starts on Monday 10 June 2024 and aims to raise awareness of the support available for unpaid carers and the huge contribution they make to their families, communities and society.
Events for unpaid carers in Derbyshire during Carers Week hosted by our Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service (daacss)
- Pamper and mindfulness session: Monday 10 June 2024 from 1.30pm to 4pm at Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, SK23 9TJ
- Be carer aware session Tuesday 11 June 2024 from 2pm to 3pm, online via Zoom
- Relaxation session Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 6pm, online via Zoom
- Carer-friendly employment webinar Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 7pm, online
- Wellbeing walks at Rosliston Forestry Centre Saturday 15 June 2024 from 11am to midday and 1pm to 2pm at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX
- Visit to Bolsover Castle Saturday 15 June 2024 at 10am at Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, S44 6PR
To access the events and activities, you'll need to be a carer and registered with our Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service.
Our Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service – which is delivered by Derbyshire Carers Association on our behalf – includes:
- an information and advice helpline
- face to face, home visits and telephone support
- planning for emergencies
- support groups
- carer's assessments
- skills for caring
- financial advice and grants
- social activities and events
- volunteering and more
A carer is anyone including children and adults who provide unpaid support with day to day living tasks or personal care to a family member, partner, or friend.
The person they care for could be ill, frail, suffers from a physical or mental health condition or impairment, is autistic, living with dementia, drug, or alcohol dependent.
Get help, advice, and support or tel: 01773 833 833.