Carers Week 2025: Recognizing the Vital Role of Unpaid Carers in Warwickshire

Strategic Insights -

Carers Week 2025, with the theme 'Caring About Equality', shines a spotlight on the inequalities unpaid carers face in Warwickshire. According to estimates, there are approximately 52,725 carers in the county, providing unpaid emotional or physical support to friends, neighbors, or family members. These carers often sacrifice their own well-being, facing financial hardship, limited career opportunities, poor health, and social isolation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has issued a news release to raise awareness about the support available to carers during Carers Week (9-15 June 2025).
  • WCC, in partnership with Caring Together Warwickshire and other organizations, will highlight the support available to carers across the county.
  • The council will share useful content on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor, tailored to supporting adult, parent, older, and young carers.
  • The WCC website offers extensive information and resources about support for carers, including the Parent Carer Support Pathway.
  • Bridgit, a newly commissioned service, is a free digital tool designed to support unpaid carers in Warwickshire, offering 24/7 access to advice, local services, and emergency planning tools.
  • Cllr Anne-Marie Sonko, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health, has encouraged people to engage with the County Council's social media and website content during Carers Week.
  • Caring Together Warwickshire, a service delivered by Carers Trust Heart of England, provides a single point of access for carers, offering free support, information, advice, and guidance tailored to their unique needs.
  • Carers Trust Heart of England will hold a free conference on 9 June at the CBS Arena in Coventry, with a release of various events and stalls across the county to support carers during Carers Week.

Statistics:

  • 52,725 people in Warwickshire are carers (approximate estimate).
  • 24/7 access to advice, local services, and emergency planning tools are available through Bridgit.
  • WCC offers extensive information and resources about support for carers on their website.
  • 9-15 June 2025: Carers Week in Warwickshire, with a focus on the theme 'Caring About Equality'.

Sources:

  • Do you provide unpaid emotional or physical support to a friend, neighbour, or family member? Then you are one of 52,725 people* in Warwickshire who is a carer (Warwickshire County Council).
  • Carers Week 2025 focuses on the theme 'Caring About Equality' (Warwickshire County Council).
  • Bridgit, a newly commissioned service, is a free digital tool designed to support unpaid carers in Warwickshire (Warwickshire County Council).
  • Caring Together Warwickshire, a service delivered by Carers Trust Heart of England, provides a single point of access for carers (Warwickshire County Council).
  • Carers Trust Heart of England will hold a free conference on 9 June at the CBS Arena in Coventry (Claire Dale, CEO at Carers Trust Heart of England).