People are being asked for their views on how the council can better support unpaid carers across the county.
There are an estimated 70,000 unpaid carers in Lincolnshire, supporting family members and friends who have a disability, a mental or physical illness or need extra help as they grow older.
The Lincolnshire Carers Service offers them a range of support, including a carers assessment. This important conversation gives carers the opportunity to reflect on their own situation and explore what might help them in both their caring role and their day-to-day life. All carers can access this support free of charge.
As part of the broader Lincolnshire Carers Service, Carers First currently provides wellbeing support, carer’s assessments, personalised support planning, practical and emotional support, and specialist advice on employment, benefits and complex caring situations. With the current contract due to end in October 2027, we are asking carers about their experiences and any improvements they would like to see, to help shape future services for unpaid carers.
Whether you currently use carers' services, have used them in the past, or have never accessed support, your vital feedback will help us shape future support for unpaid carers in Lincolnshire. You can share your views by completing the online survey at www.letstalk.lincolnshire.gov.uk/carers-service-survey-2026 before 23 August 2026.
Cllr Steve Clegg, executive member for adult care and health, said: “Carers are the backbone of our communities. However, all too often the challenges they face can be overlooked. Many can often feel overwhelmed. So, although there's already support available from both the council and our partners, we want to hear directly from carers about their experiences and priorities for the future.
“We want carers to have a strong voice in shaping future services, helping us understand what works well and where improvements could be made. Because when carers thrive, the people they support thrive as well, creating a real win-win.
“So please share your views, because caring is a universal experience. At some point in our lives, every one of us will give care, receive care or both. That means this is about all of us.”
To find out more about the range of support available, go to www.lincolnshirecarersservice.org.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Lincolnshire Carers Service on 01522 782224 (8am-6pm, Monday-Friday)