Carers Rights Day takes place on Thursday, November 21 and it’s about raising awareness of unpaid carers’ rights and entitlements, to help carers get the support they need.
Whether someone has recently become a carer, realised they have been caring for a while without support, or has been caring for someone for many years, it’s important they understand their rights and are able to access the support that is available to them whenever they need it.
We are holding a drop in information session during the week of Carers Rights Day: Wrexham Library – Saturday, November 23, from 11am – 2pm.
Organisations attending include; NEWCIS, WCD Young Carers, Wrexham Family Information Service, Direct Payments Team, Occupational Therapy, AVOW, ASNEW (Advocacy) and Advance Brighter Futures.
Cllr John Pritchard, Lead Member for Adult Social Care said: “This event in Wrexham Library is a chance for all unpaid carers to drop in and find information and advice about the services and support that is available to them. I would encourage all unpaid carers to attend.”
Carers Rights Day empowers carers with information and support. It helps them feel confident asking for what they need and challenge things when their rights are not being met, whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, when interacting with other professionals or at home.
In Wrexham adult unpaid carers can access support, information and advice from NEWCIS and young carers can access support through WCD Young Carers.
Online forum
We will be holding an online unpaid carers forum on Thursday, November 21, from 10am – 11am. This forum will be a chance to discuss the issues that are facing unpaid carers, celebrate the positive work being done and discuss ways in which we could improve support.
If you would like to join the forum please email commissioning@wrexham.gov.uk for the joining link.
