Celebrating Carers Week 2025
Carers Week is a yearly celebratory 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. It takes place from Monday June 9 until Sunday 15 June.
Through talking about caring, sharing resources, and connecting through experiences, Carers Week also helps people identify and recognise their own caring roles and find support.
This year the theme is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health. Far too often, carers of all-ages miss out on opportunities in their education, careers, or personal lives, just because of their caring role.
Research shows that carers in Camden experience significantly poorer health outcomes than non-carers, with over a quarter reporting they are not in good health. Notably, 26% of carers are themselves living with long-term illness or disability. Health disparities are especially pronounced among those providing intensive care, such as the 570 Black, Asian and other minority ethnic carers delivering more than 50 hours of care each week who report being in poor health. The emotional toll is also substantial: in 2023–24, 1,708 carers accessed local counselling services for mental health support.
These challenges were clearly reflected in the feedback we received during the development of Camden’s Carers Action Plan. Carers spoke about the isolation and loneliness that often come with their role, and the value of peer support in helping them feel seen and understood. They also highlighted the financial strain of caring, made worse by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Carers told us they need practical help—such as support with bills and transport costs, tailored financial advice, and access to grants and benefits. Many carers also spoke of having to put their education or career goals on hold, with 53% of Camden carers balancing paid work alongside their caring responsibilities. Carers consistently called for more flexible working options, better support in the workplace, and access to alternative care so they can pursue their own aspirations.
These insights emphasise the urgent need for collaborative action. You can read more about what carers have told us, and how we're responding, in the Carers Action Plan.
We need to work together to reach and connect with more carers, to help unpaid carers get the support they need and deserve. Thousands of individuals and organisations participate in Carers Week by supporting carers, organising events, and highlighting the importance of caregiving.
Below are some of the events and activities happening within and around Camden, as well as online this Carers Week. Please read the descriptions carefully to make sure you are eligible to attend each event.
Monday 9th
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Mindfulness Session 10.00 - 11.00am Come spend some time participating in mindfulness and relaxation. This is a free online event organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 832 8721 1894 Passcode: 710832 |
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Hello Brain Exhibition 11.00 - 1.00pm Discover the wonders of the human brain through displays, research and activities at the Francis Crick Institute. This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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Hospital Discharge: A Carer’s Roadmap 11.am - 12.00 noon This is a free online event organised by Carers First for carers, former carers, and professionals working with carers living in or caring for someone in any of Carers Firsts’ partnered areas, including Haringey, Waltham Forest and Essex. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
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Mini:LIVE on Caring about equality 12.00 - 12.15 noon What are the inequalities faced by carers and how can we address them and ensure carers are truly valued, recognised and supported. This is a free online event organised by Mobilise for unpaid carers with a Mobilise account. Booking is essential. Please RSVP here. |
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Mindfulness Session 12.00 - 12.30 noon Come spend some time participating in mindfulness and relaxation. This is a free online event organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 832 8721 1894 Passcode: 710832 |
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Male Carers Active Lifestyle Sessions 1.00 - 4.00pm Led by a professional fitness trainer, these free weekly group sessions focus on strength and cardio training — helping male carers boost their health, energy, and wellbeing. They're lively, social, and a great way to meet others while getting active. This is a free five-week programme of fitness classes for unpaid male carers organised by Holborn Community Association. Starting Monday 9th June, sessions will be every Monday from 1.00 - 4.00pm for five weeks at Castlehaven Community Centre, 23 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU. Drop ins are welcome. For more information or bookings email [email protected] or call 0207 405 2370 (option 2). |
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Five ways to wellbeing and yoga session with Stefani Nagpal 2.00 - 2.45pm Come spend some time focussing on your wellbeing and some gentle yoga that you can do at home. This is a free online event organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone inclusing staff, carers, patients and the public. Join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 397 114 757 571 3 Password: 2Er9RT7b |
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Art and Wellbeing Workshop for unpaid carers 2.00 - 4.00pm Tracey Hanson, Patient Safety Partner at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, will be running an Arts and Wellbeing workshop for unpaid carers which is designed to provide support, healing, and access to the transformative power of Flow. Drawing on her own lived experience and profound understanding of trauma, Tracey creates a safe and nurturing space for you to understand the wellbeing benefits of art, discover art techniques, and learn more about the support available to you. Materials and light refreshments will be provided. This is a free workshop organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. This session is only open to unpaid carers of patients using or who have used CNWL services. Places are very limited due to room size, and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please only book onto this session if you can commit to attending, and if you have to withdraw please inform us ASAP so that your place can be reallocated. Booking can be made by emailing [email protected]. A reserve list will be made in case of dropouts. Location: CNWL Trust HQ, 1st Floor, 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AX. |
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Arsenal Stadium Tour 2.00 - 4.00pm Join Camden Carers for a tour of Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, followed by a fun session of walking football. This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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Life Beyond the Cubicle – Making Families Count Webinar 2.00 - 3.00pm The NHS England Unpaid Carers team will be running a series of webinars during the week to highlight the importance of identifying and supporting unpaid carers. Their first session of the week falls under the theme Health and Social Care. This will focus on the educational & coproduced resources around importance of involving families during mental health crisis and how systems can offer support. This is a free webinar organised by NHS England for professionals working with unpaid carers. Booking is essential and opens at 5pm on 14 May and closes on Friday 6 June at 5pm. You can reserve your space here. |
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Find equality and balance as a carer with award winning author Sara Challice 7.00 - 8.00pm Join Carers First online for one of their special talks with the Award-Winning author, Sara Challice. As a carer, what do you need to know? Discover how to ensure you have equality in your life, along with balance, to look after your wellbeing, and make life easier, equality in your caring role ensuring your rights with the basics of Carers Assessments, etc, to ensure you have all that you need. This is a free online event organised by Carers First for carers, former carers, and professionals working with carers living in or caring for someone in Haringey. To enable as many carers as possible to join this fantastic session, Carers First are running it twice. With the first session running on Monday 9 June from 7pm - 8pm, and the second session running on Tuesday 10 June from 11am - 12pm. Booking is essential. To book your place, you can fill in an enquiry form here, or you can call the Carers First Helpline at 0300 303 1555. |
Tuesday 10th
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Cake and Coffee Stand for Addictions Services 9.00 - 5.00pm There will be a stand at Warwick Road offices for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust staff based in the area as well as any interested carers or patients. These services cover our Club Drug Clinic, National Problem Gambling Clinic and Gaming Clinic. This is a free and open drop in organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Anyone is welcome to stop any time by during the office open hours (9am – 5pm). You don’t need to inform anyone of your attendance. Location: CNWL Club Drug Clinic, National Problem Gambling Clinic and Gaming Clinic - 69 Warwick Road, London, SW5 9HB. |
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‘Carers Celebration’ Carers Week Meetup 10.30 - 12.00pm Join Islington Carers Hub for a special Carers-for-Carers Get Together for Carers Week. Take a breather and have a chat with other Islington carers in this comfortable venue over a tea or coffee. This is a free event organised by Islington Carers Hub for carers living in or caring for someone in Islington. Drop-in anytime between 10.30am and 12pm. Please book in advance as places are limited. Find details for this event and book your place here. |
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The Healing Garden 10.00 - 12.00pm Learn how to harvest and explore fresh herbs, create your own infused oils and herbal teas, and learn ancient and natural wellness remedies at this Carers Week workshop. This is a free workshop organised by Sweet Mind for carers and Sweet Mind clients. For more information or to book, contact Sweet Mind at 07895 134 713 or Winkfield Resource Centre on 020 8489 8200. |
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Find equality and balance as a carer with award winning author Sara Challice 11.00 - 12.00 noon Join Carers First online for one of their special talks with the Award-Winning author, Sara Challice. As a carer, what do you need to know? Discover how to ensure you have equality in your life, along with balance, to look after your wellbeing, and make life easier, equality in your caring role ensuring your rights with the basics of Carers Assessments, etc, to ensure you have all that you need. This is a free online event organised by Carers First for carers, former carers, and professionals working with carers living in or caring for someone in Haringey. To enable as many carers as possible to join this fantastic session, Carers First are running it twice. With the first session running on Monday 9 June from 7pm - 8pm, and the second session running on Tuesday 10 June from 11am - 12pm. Booking is essential. To book your place, you can fill in an enquiry form here, or you can call the Carers First Helpline at 0300 303 1555. |
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Kew Gardens Trip 11.00 - 2.00pm Explore diverse plant collections and spend a peaceful day surrounded by nature. This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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Mini:LIVE on Caring, Equality and Work 12.00 - 12.15 noon Working alongside caring isn’t possible for everyone but if we are working let's look at how can we make this work for us. This is a free online event organised by Mobilise for unpaid carers with a Mobilise account. Booking is essential. Please RSVP here. |
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Songs for Summertime 12.00 - 2.00pm Treat yourself to some musical classics, favourites and summer sizzlers to celebrate the arrival of the bright, warm, happy “days of wine and roses”. Brought to you by the legendary Connaught Opera, there will be costume changes, fun and good old-fashioned entertainment reminiscent of times gone by. Tea and biscuits to follow. This is a free event organised by Islington Carers Hub for carers living in or caring for someone in Islington. Booking is essential. Find details for this event and book your place here. |
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Money Confidence Session 2.00 - 3.00pm This session will look to equip you with some of the tools needed to navigate the ups and downs of managing your money and getting support from your bank or building society. This is a free online event organised by TSB Bank and Carers UK for anyone, including professionals, carers, patients and members of the public. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
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Caring About Equality: Financial Wellbeing for Low-Income Carers Webinar 2.00 - 3.00pm The NHS England Unpaid Carers team will be running a series of webinars during the week to highlight the importance of identifying and supporting unpaid carers. Their second session of the week falls under the theme Financial Wellbeing. This session will delve into the financial challenges faced by unpaid carers in the UK, and will explore the demographics, economic impact, and the inequalities that affect carers, particularly those from marginalised groups. This is a free webinar organised by NHS England for professionals working with unpaid carers. Booking is essential and opens at 5pm on 14th May and closes on Monday 9th June at 5pm. You can reserve your space here. |
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Evening chat and connect Cuppa 7.15 - 8.00pm A chance to connect and chat with other who are caring. Sharing our thoughts on the topics that matter. This is a free online event organised by Mobilise for unpaid carers with a Mobilise account. Booking is essential. Please RSVP here. |
Wednesday 11th
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Art in the Park 11.00 - 1.00pm Enjoy getting creative in a park setting! This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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A Carers Tea Party! 11.30 - 2.30pm Come along for a delightful afternoon at the Chestnuts Community Centre in celebration of Carers' Week. This event is designed for all the amazing carers out there to relax, unwind, and enjoy some well-deserved treats. There will be a variety of teas, delicious snacks, and great company, as well as a massage therapist and a workshop on managing stress led by NHS Talking Therapies. This is free event organised by SEND Power in Haringey for all parents and individuals caring for children and young adults (from 0 to 25 years old) with special educational needs and disabilities. Please register your place here. |
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Mini:LIVE on Complaining Effectively 12.00 - 12.15 noon When things go wrong and we have a complaint to make it can be upsetting or draining, this session will look at how we can complain effectively and have our voice heard without exhausting ourselves. This is a free online event organised by Mobilise for unpaid carers with a Mobilise account. Booking is essential. Please RSVP here. |
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Wellbeing Session 12.00 - 12.30 noon This brief online session will focus on gentle guided movement and grounding techniques to recharge and reduce stress. This is a free online event organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. To express interest in attending, please email [email protected] |
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Work and Employment: Become a workplace champion 12.00 - 1.00pm This is a free online event organised by Carers First for carers, former carers, and professionals working with carers living in or caring for someone in one of Carers Firsts’ partnered areas, including Haringey, Waltham Forest and Essex. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
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Carers at Work Quiz 12.30 - 1.30pm Join online for a light-hearted quiz to bring staff and carers together and celebrate carers in a fun way. This is a free online event organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 395 225 060 685 7 Passcode: M2RG25Ju |
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Carers Stand at Trust HQ – open drop-in session 1.00pm - 4.00pm There will be a stand for Carers Week in reception at Trust HQ. CNWL will be holding an informal drop-in session for any carers, staff or patients who wish to meet members of the Carers Council and Patient and Carer Involvement Team and pick up any information. There will be light refreshments. This is a free open drop-in session organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Anyone is welcome to stop any time by between 1pm – 4pm. Please email [email protected] if you are planning to attend so downstairs reception can be notified to arrange your access. Location: CNWL Trust HQ, 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AX (nearest tube station Great Portland Street or Warren Street). |
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Carers Week Wellbeing Event with Cream Tea 1.30 - 4.00pm Come along to The Engine Room Community Centre for a delicious cream tea in the company of other carers and professionals! Carers Week is all about getting together, sharing experiences and advice, and feeling supported in your caring role. This is the perfect event to attend to connect with other carers and get the answers you've been looking for to help you in your caring situation. This is a free event organised by Carers First for carers living in or caring for someone in Haringey. Booking is essential. To book your place, you can fill in an enquiry form here, or you can call the Carers First Helpline at 0300 303 1555. |
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Become a Carer Friendly Employer - Supporting Unpaid Carers in the Workplace Webinar 2.00 - 3.00pm The NHS England Unpaid Carers team will be running a series of webinars during the week to highlight the importance of identifying and supporting unpaid carers. Their third session of the week falls under the theme Work & Employment. Derbyshire Carers Association’s Carers in Employment project aims to work with and support local employers to become carer friendly workplaces. They will look at the pathway to achieving their quality mark and hear from an employer and employee who have benefitted from this project. This is a free webinar organised by NHS England for professionals working with unpaid carers. Booking is essential and opens at 5pm on 14th May and closes on Tuesday 10th June at 5pm. You can reserve your space here. |
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Camden Carers Celebration Event 2.00 - 4.30pm Join Camden Carers to celebrate Carers Week with some fun, food, and activities! This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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Information Session for Working Carers: Juggling Work with Care 2.00 - 3.00pm This is a special session for working carers in which Kathryn von Stegmann (Senior Content and Development Officer) will talk through Carers UK's information on your rights at work, having a conversation with your employer about caring, and the practical support that is available to you as a carer. You will then be welcome to ask questions and share your experiences. This is a free online event organised by Carers UK for anyone, including professionals, carers, patients and members of the public. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
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‘Care’ – Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion 6.00 - 7.30pm Come along to Curzon Bloomsbury cinema for a special screening of ‘Care’ - a new documentary film exploring life, love and loss on the frontline of care - all filmed entirely by a team of care home staff. The film screening will be followed by panel discussion with the film's director Alastair Cole, Prof. Adam Gordon, Professor of Care of Older People at the Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing, and Olivia Firth, Policy and Project Manager at The Care Workers' Charity. This is a free event organised by Care England in partnership with Bertha DocHouse. Space is limited, so booking is essential. Find details of this event and book your place here. |
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A Carefree break for an Invisible Army 6.00 - 8.00pm Carefree and Invisible Army have come together to shine a light on the lives of unpaid carers - those who give their time, energy, and love to care for others, often with little recognition. This exhibition at St Giles London presents a series of stories and photographs, created in collaboration with carers and their families, both at home and while taking a break. The result is a powerful, honest glimpse into the everyday realities of care: its challenges, its beauty, and its quiet strength. Drinks and nibbles will be served, so please stay for a chat and a chance to connect. This is a free event organised by Carefree and Invisible Army. Find details of this event and book your place here. |
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Working Carers Evening Drop in 7.30 - 8.30pm This is a free online event organised by Carers First for carers, former carers, and professionals working with carers living in or caring for someone in one of Carers Firsts’ partnered areas, including Haringey, Waltham Forest and Essex. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
Thursday 12th
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Cake and Coffee Stand for Adults/Children’s Community Services 9.00 - 5.00pm There will be a stand at our Kentish Town offices for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust staff based in the area as well as any interested carers or patients. These services cover our Adults/ Children’s Community Services in Inner London. This is a free open drop-in session organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. It is open to anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Anyone is welcome to stop any time by during the office open hours (9am – 5pm). You do not need to inform anyone of your attendance. Location: Kentish Town Health Centre, 2 Bartholomew Road, London, NW5 2BX. |
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'Finding a Balance’ Carers Week Workshop 10.30 - 12.30 noon Find practical strategies to help you achieve a balance between caring while preserving your own wellbeing and managing the risks. This is a free workshop organised by Islington Carers Hub for carers living in or caring for someone in Islington. Booking is essential. Find details for this event and book your place here. |
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Camden Carers Boat Trip 11.00 - 12.00 noon Relax and enjoy London’s scenery from the water. This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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Young Carers: Caring About Equality Webinar 11.00 - 12.00 noon The NHS England Unpaid Carers team will be running a series of webinars during the week to highlight the importance of identifying and supporting unpaid carers. Their fourth session of the week falls under the theme Young Carers. This presentation by Family Action will focus on how to best support Young Carers and their families at Care Planning rather than at crisis stage. This session will address inequalities faced by young carers, including access to healthcare, challenges in balancing education and caring responsibilities, social isolation and financial hardship. This session will also provide an opportunity to consider how to provide a more accessible and supportive workplace for young carers This is a free webinar organised by NHS England for professionals working with unpaid carers. Booking is essential and opens at 5pm on 14th May and closes on Wednesday 11th June at 5pm. You can reserve your space here. |
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Young Carers: Professionals event - Are you seeing young carers? 11.00 - 12.00 noon This is a free online event organised by Carers First for professionals working in one of Carers Firsts’ partnered areas, including Haringey, Waltham Forest and Essex. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
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Triangle of Care: What is it and how can it help unpaid carers? 11.30 - 12.30 noon This is an information sharing session which will outline what the Triangle of Care scheme is, share Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust’s history and progress to date, outline the standards and how this scheme can help carers, patients and staff. This is a free online session organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. It is ppen to anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 355 016 963 425 9 Passcode: oh6MX2Ye |
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Free Kew Gardens Trip for Carers 11.30am onwards You're warmly invited to join Chronically Marvellous for a special morning at Kew Gardens, exclusively for unpaid carers. Come along to connect with others who understand and can relate to your experience. Enjoy some time for self-care and explore the breath taking grounds of Kew, followed by a relaxing picnic with a variety of healthy options. This is a free event for unpaid carers is organised by Chronically Marvellous and sponsored by Richmond Carers Centre. Space is limited so booking is essential. Find more details of this event and book your place here. |
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Mini:LIVE on Campaigning effectively 12.00 - 12.15 noon When we are busy with our caring lives but wanting to make a difference for carers everywhere it can be difficult to commit time to campaigning - this session will introduce a few simple ways we can get involved in campaigning whilst still taking care of ourselves. This is a free online event organised by Mobilise for unpaid carers with a Mobilise account. Booking is essential. Please RSVP here. |
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Songhaven: Carers Week 2025 12.00 - 2.00pm Come along for a special Carers Week Songhaven performance at Holy Sepulchre Church. Enjoy this dementia-friendly relaxed performance by Songhaven artists, plus free tea, coffee and sandwiches. This is a free event organised by Holy Sepulchre London and Songhaven. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Find more details for this event and book your place here. |
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Understanding LPAs and deputyships: Carers Week information session 1.00 - 2.00pm To mark Carers Week 2025, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is hosting a free information session for people with caring responsibilities across England and Wales. If you help manage the finances or health of the person you care for, you may want to learn more about lasting power of attorneys (LPAs) and deputyship orders. |
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Camden Carers LGBTQ+ Roof Garden Meet Up 3.00 - 4.30pm An in-person meet up to discuss being an LGBTQ+ carer or caring for an LGBTQ+ individual. This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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Carers Panel Discussion: Caring for Children 3.00 - 4.00pm The theme for the Thursday of Carers Week focuses on supporting younger carers. For this session, Carers Clare, Marie and Vic will discuss being a parent carer and some of the challenges that come with this. They will be discussing their personal experiences, including issues arising when a child becomes an adult, as well as considering some of the wider societal issues related to social care. There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions and share your own reflections and experiences. This is a free online event organised by Carers UK for anyone, including professionals, carers, patients and members of the public. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
Friday 13th
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Cake and Coffee Stand for Harrow Mental Health Services drop in 9.00 - 5.00pm There will be a stand at our Harrow offices for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust staff based in the area as well as any interested carers or patients. These services cover our Harrow Community Mental Health Services. This is a free open drop-in session organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. It is open to anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Anyone is welcome to stop any time by during the office open hours (9am – 5pm). You do not need to inform anyone of your attendance. Location: Bentley House, 15 - 21 Headstone Drive, Harrow, HA3 5QX. |
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Older Carers: Active minds, active bodies. Empowering older carers 11.00 - 12.00 noon This is a free online event organised by Carers First for carers, former carers, and professionals working with carers living in or caring for someone in one of Carers Firsts’ partnered areas, including Haringey, Waltham Forest and Essex. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
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British Transport Museum 11.00 - 1.00pm Explore the evolution of transport in Britain through interactive exhibits and vehicle showcases. This is a free event organised by Camden Carers for registered unpaid carers in Camden. Booking is essential, for more information or to book call 0207 428 8950 or email [email protected]. |
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Carers Week Summer Party 11.30 - 2.00pm Come along to Haynes Dementia Hub and celebrate the incredible contributions of carers for Carers Week. This will be a relaxed get-together featuring delicious barbecue treats, refreshing drinks, and activities for all. This is a free event organised by Dementia Friendly Haringey for unpaid carers living in or caring for someone in Haringey. Tou can find more details about this event here. |
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Implementing carers health checks for families of patients with Dementia Webinar 2.00 - 3.00pm The NHS England Unpaid Carers team will be running a series of webinars during the week to highlight the importance of identifying and supporting unpaid carers. Their fifth session of the week falls under the theme Older Carers. This presentation by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) will focus on the benefits of implementing carer health checks for carers/families of patients with dementia. This session will also address:
This is a free webinar organised by NHS England for professionals working with unpaid carers. Booking is essential and opens at 5pm on 14th May and closes on Thursday 12th June at 5pm. You can reserve your space here. |
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Five ways to wellbeing and yoga session with Stefani Nagpal 2.00 - 2.45pm Come spend some time focussing on your wellbeing and some gentle yoga that you can do at home. This is a free online event organised by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for anyone including staff, carers, patients and the public. Join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 336 693 805 564 9 Passcode: X38Fn2Mw |
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Carers Week Summer Walk 2.00 - 3.30pm Join Islington Carers Hub for a relaxed walk through Golders Hill Park, visiting The Hill Garden and Pergola. We’ll finish with a visit to a cafe for a coffee and a chat. This is a free event organised by Islington Carers Hub for carers living in or caring for someone in Islington. Find details for this event and book your place here. |
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Mad Sisters: Susan Grundy’s Memoir of Caring for her Sister 3.00 - 4.00pm In this session, author and mental health advocate Susan Grundy shares lessons learned on her lifelong journey of caring, triggered by her older sister’s diagnosis of schizophrenia at the age of thirteen. Poignant, deeply moving and woven with humour, Susan’s recent memoir, Mad Sisters, radiates with the potential for well-being and hope despite the collateral damage of mental illness in a family. In this session, Susan will share how she saved herself from drowning in the push-pull whirlpool (resentment-guilt) of the often-overlooked sibling carer. This is a free online event organised by Carers UK for anyone, including professionals, carers, patients and members of the public. Booking is essential. Please register here. |
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Carer Poetry Performance Event & Book Launch – By Carers, For Carers 3.15 - 4.15pm Come along to Cygnet Churchill for an evening of heartfelt poetry readings and the launch of a special book written by carers, for carers. This event is a celebration of the incredible work that carers do every day. Come and support these talented individuals as they share their stories through poetry. This is a free event organised by carers and is specifically for people caring for someone with long term mental ill health. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Find details for this event and book your place here. |
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Bring a book club 4.00 - 4.45pm Just like a book club....but with a Mobilise twist. For Carers Week, we'll be sharing fun and uplifting reads that have a focus on caring. This is a free online event organised by Mobilise for unpaid carers with a Mobilise account. Booking is essential. Please RSVP here. |
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