Carers Week 2026 is approaching fast!
Will you be joining us?
Carers Week is a yearly campaign that aims:
- to raise awareness about caring and who unpaid carers are
- to raise awareness of and recognise the challenges unpaid carers face
- to acknowledge the immense contributions unpaid carers make to our society
- and to celebrate the vital role unpaid carers play in our communities
The theme for Carers Week 2026, “Building Carer Friendly Communities”, highlights what an important role communities play in ensuring carers get the opportunities and support they need.
Why do we need carer friendly communities?
Unpaid carers often get overlooked, undervalued or are unsupported. Yet, they are the backbone of our communities facing challenges affecting many aspects of their life including but not limited to their physical or mental health, education, relationships, careers, to name a few. Carer friendly communities have the power to turn understanding into action and make support a daily constant in carers’ lives. Even the smallest contribution can make a great impact on carers’ lives.ย
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- recognise who unpaid carers are and the vital role they have in our society
- understand the impact of caring and what it entails
- take action to identify and support carers in different ways
- empower carers to lead fulfilling lives
As a result, unpaid carers can have fairer support and opportunities, living a better life.ย
At Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre we believe that carers deserve to be recognised for the difficulties they face, respected for their efforts, informed about their rights and options, and supported to continue caring safely. Throughout the week, we will be raising awareness and encouraging communities to take practical and meaningful steps to create positive change.
We will also be celebrating carers with our Carers Week Programme, which will be released very soon. Watch this space!ย