Lincolnshire County Council is joining forces with Lincolnshire Carers Service and other partners to support and recognise the efforts of carers during Carers Week, 5-11 June.
Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign that celebrates and recognises the vital contribution of the UK’s unpaid carers – who may be young or older carers, supporting family members and friends who are older, have a disability, mental or physical illness or need extra help as they grow older.
Councillor Mrs Wendy Bowkett, Executive Councillor for Adult Care, said: "Carers Week plays an important role in raising awareness of caring and giving recognition to the vital support they give to so many. Carers continue to face huge pressures juggling their carers duties, whether young or old, while living their own lives. But the efforts of millions of carers have helped to keep so many vulnerable people safe in the health and care system during these challenging times. Carers First have local activities and events planned throughout the week including a virtual live concert with professional soprano Sophie Price on Friday 9 June at 7pm. Make sure you don’t miss out.”
Find out what activities are taking place in Lincolnshire on the Carers First website.
There are currently 7 million unpaid carers in the UK. There are an estimated 70,000 people caring in Lincolnshire (2021 Census).
Lincolnshire Carers Service encourages carers in Lincolnshire in need of support to call the Care and Wellbeing Hub on 01522 782224 or access support online at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/support-carers
For information about Lincolnshire Young Carers, email youngcarers@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 553275.