14th-20th June 2010
2010 is the tenth year that Carers Week has been held in its current format. Organised by a consortium of seven national charities, over 100,000 carers take part in the thousands of activities held in every part of the UK.
Over 12,000+ local events and activities have been notified for 2010
Carers Week 2010 will highlight:
- Why supporting carers is crucial
- How carers miss out on things we all take for granted
- What needs to be changed
The theme A life of my own will enable carers to talk about many parts of life that most of us take for granted e.g. family occasions, going on holiday, a meal out, even just chilling out for an evening with no worries or responsibilities. Carers will highlight what they need to have a life of their own, including:
- Access to relevant and practical information, to help them with their caring role
- The opportunity to take a break when they need it
- Support at times of crisis
- Financial support
See what Celebrities supporting carers week have to say:
Angela Rippon OBE • Cilla Black OBE • Claire King • Sir David Jason OBE • Esther Rantzen CBE • Gloria Hunniford • John Stapleton • Jonathan Dimbleby • Julie Peasgood • Lynda Bellingham • Miriam Margoyles OBE • Phyllida Law • Tony Robinson OBE
