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Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid Carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20 November and the theme is "Know your rights, use your rights." Get involved and help to make sure more Carers are aware of their rights and feel empowered to use them.
We have a great article in the Derbyshire Times to highlight Carers Rights Day, read it here
Scroll down to discover all the exciting events we've planned for Carers Rights Day - there's something for everyone!
We want you to know your rights!
Adult Carers: Know Your Rights
Every day, thousands of unpaid Carers across Derbyshire dedicate their time and energy to supporting loved ones with physical or mental ill health, disability, addiction, or frailty. The emotional, physical, and financial toll of caring is immense - yet Carers often feel unseen, isolated, and unheard.
Carers Rights Day is a chance to change that.
📣 You have a right to support. You have a right to be seen. You have a right to be heard.
👉 Download the full “Know Your Rights” guide here
🌟 Young Carers: Know Your Rights
Young Carers play a vital role in supporting loved ones - often balancing school, friendships, and responsibilities at home. But being a Carer shouldn’t mean missing out on support, opportunities, or understanding.
📘 Knowledge is power. Understanding your rights means you can get the support you deserve - and continue making a difference without being left behind.
👉 Download the full “Know Your Rights” guide here
We will be hosting a number of information and support sessions where both Carers and professionals can seek advice, training and one-to-one support from our experienced team.
For more information on our Carers Rights Day programme, please see below –
📅 Thursday 13th November 2025 - H-Connect Carers Rights Day Event
Showcasing Our Work at Florence Nightingale Hospital (For Professionals Only)
We’re excited to share the incredible work our team has been doing in collaboration with Ward 3 and Ward 5 at the Florence Nightingale Hospital.
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting unpaid Carers, we’ll be presenting key information on:
- Carers Rights
- Hospital Discharge Project
- Support Available to Carers
In addition, representatives from our specialist teams will be available throughout the event to offer guidance and answer questions. These include:
- Carers in Employment
- Money Matters
- Research and Development
- Young Carers Project
Whether you're looking for practical advice, support, or simply want to learn more about Carers Rights, our team will be there to help.
📍 Conference Room, Florence Nightingale Hospital, London Rd, Derby, DE1 2QY
Access to the Conference Room is via the main hospital entrance.
Paid Parking available.
🕐 10.30am - 12noon & 12:45pm - 2:15pm
📧 Contact: Lesley or Claire via email: Lesley.hodkin@derbyshirecarers.co.uk or Claire.travis@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
📅 Monday 17th November 2025 - Carers Awareness Training Session
Join us for an informative Carer Awareness Training Session, designed to support and inform Carers about their rights and the services available to them.
📍 Online Via Zoom
🕐 11am - 12:30pm
This session will include:
- An introduction to the purpose of the event
- Insight into who Carers are and the vital role they play
- A breakdown of Carers' Rights and entitlements
- Information on what Carers can access by registering with our service
- Guest speakers sharing expertise and resources from partner organisations
*Please note that this session will be recorded and shared via our social media.
📧 Contact: events@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
📅 Monday 17th November 2025 - H-Connect, Cuppa and Chat
📍 Chesterfield Royal Hospital, NGS Macmillan Unit, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust, Chesterfield, S44 5BL
Join us to discover the rights and support available to unpaid Carers. This event is part of Carers Rights Day, themed: “Know your rights, use your rights.”
Come along for a cuppa & chat with our Carer Support Worker to find out what support is available.
Open to all unpaid Carers in Derby City and Derbyshire.
🕐 10am - 2pm
📧 Contact: Tina Curran via email: tina.curran@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
📅 Monday 17th November 2025 - Community Engagement, Drop-In
Come along to our 'Your Role, Your Rights' Drop-in session and discover the support, benefits, and legal rights available to you.
📍 Baslow Health Centre, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1SP
🕐 9am–1pm
📧 Contact: Jo Askew via email: joanne.askew@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
📅 Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Community Engagement, Drop-In
Come along to our 'Your Role, Your Rights' Drop-in session and discover the support, benefits, and legal rights available to you.
📍 Arc Leisure Centre, Bakewell Road, Matlock, DE4 3AZ
🕐 9am–12:30pm
📧 Contact: Pamela Williams via email: pamela.williams@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
📅 Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Community Engagement Stand, Drop-in
Join us for our 'Your Role, Your Rights' Drop-in session and learn more about the support, benefits, and legal rights available to you.
📍 Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley, DE5 3HR
🕐 1pm–3:30pm
📧 Contact: Natalie Charles via email: natalie.charles@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
📅 Thursday 20th November 2025 - H-Connect Information Stand
📍 Florence Nightingale Main Corridor, Florence Nightingale Hospital, London Rd, Derby, DE1 2QY
H-Connect and DAACSS will be continuing to support Carers by offering a monthly stand in the Main Hospital Corridor (Entrance A) at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.
There will be a whole host of leaflets and information that can help support Carers within Derbyshire, which will include information on Carers Rights too.
Feel free to pop along for a chat and to find out more!
🕐 10am–2pm
📧 Contact: Tina Curran via email: tina.curran@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
📅 Friday 21st November 2025 - Community Engagement Drop-In
Come along to our 'Your Role, Your Rights' Drop-in session and discover the support, benefits, and legal rights available to you.
📍 Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
🕐 10:30am–12:30pm
📧 Contact: Laura Bryan via email: Laura.bryan@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
📞 Call: 01773 833 833
For further details on all our Carer activities see our - what's on page.
If you would like to know more about Carers Rights Day, please follow the link below where Carers UK have shared and uploaded lots of advice, support and resources for Carers and professionals Carers Rights Day | Carers UK
