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This year the Carers Rights Day campaign is ‘Someone you know is Carer – but do they know it yet?’
This year Carers Rights Day is taking place on Thursday 19 November, and we’re coming together to help people recognise they're a Carer sooner.
Because knowing you're an unpaid Carer is the first step to knowing your rights and getting the support you are entitled to.
For many people, it can take years before they realise that they’re a Carer. Often, they simply see what they do as part of being someone’s partner, parent, family member, friend or neighbour. And all that time they could be missing out on the support and rights available.
From talking to friends, family and neighbours about caring, to championing better carer identification in our workplaces and services, we can all help people to recognise their caring role sooner.
Wednesday 14th October - 2pm - Primary Care Carer Awareness Training Online
For Professionals only.
Join our interactive one and a half hour Carer Awareness training session for professionals working in primary care, including both clinical and non-clinical roles. Led by experienced staff, the training will help you identify patients who are unpaid Carers and understand the best ways to support them. Open to all GP and primary care colleagues.
Lisa Barker & Nicky Crompton
📱 01773 833833
Wednesday 11th November - 1pm - Primary Care Carer Awareness Training Online
For Professionals only.
Join our interactive one and a half hour Carer Awareness training session for professionals working in primary care, including both clinical and non-clinical roles. Led by experienced staff, the training will help you identify patients who are unpaid Carers and understand the best ways to support them. Open to all GP and primary care colleagues.
Lisa Barker & Nicky Crompton
📱 01773 833833
Monday 16th November - 11am - 1pm - Wellbeing Walk followed by a cuppa.
A gentle stroll around Buxton Park with Jo Askew, our Carer Support Worker, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Please wear sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear and clothing. No booking required - just turn up on the day.
Please bring a small amount of change if you would like to join us for a coffee afterwards.
Meeting Point: Buxton Swimming Pool, St John’s Rd, Buxton, SK17 6BE
Jo Askew joanne.askew@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Tuesday 17th November - 1.30pm - 3.30pm - Chairbased Exercises and cuppa
Come along to a fun, music-filled chair-based exercise session suitable for all abilities, combining gentle movement, sing-alongs and time to chat, followed by a relaxing cuppa.
A chance to unwind, connect and celebrate the incredible contribution of Carers.
Rowsley Village Hall, School Ln, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2EE
Jo Askew joanne.askew@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Thursday 19th November – 10am - 12pm - New Mills drop in
Drop in for a chat with Jo, our friendly Carer Support Worker, and speak to Live Life Better Derbyshire for a blood pressure check, advice on stopping smoking, weight management or any other general health concerns.
Drinks will be provided, and a quiet space for a anyone who needs it.
Revive Hub, Market Street, SK22 4AA Live Life Better Derbyshire
Jo Askew joanne.askew@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Thursday 19th November – 10.15am – 12pm - Carers Rights Day Walk and Talk with Move More Amber Valley
Join us for a gentle wellbeing walk with Laura, our Carer Support Worker, in partnership with Move More Amber Valley and Walk Derbyshire.
Enjoy a relaxed walk, a chat and an opportunity to learn more about support available for your health and wellbeing. Tea & coffee provided.
Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Ripley, DE5 3HR
Laura Bryan laura.bryan@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Thursday 19th November – 12pm – 1pm - online - Supporting Carers in Employment Webinar
Webinar in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, to explore how employers can identify, support and retain unpaid carers in the workplace. The session will cover Carers’ rights at work, practical ways to support working Carers, and the benefits of becoming a Carer Friendly Employer.
Thursday 19th November – 1.30pm – 3pm - Well Being Session
Come along to a fun filled, exercise session combining gentle movement, and time to chat, followed by a relaxing cuppa. The session is suitable for all abilities, and you can participate in all exercises either standing or chair based. This is your chance to unwind, connect and celebrate the incredible contribution of Carers.
Community Room, Chesterfield Fire Station, Braidwood Way, Chesterfield S40 2WH
For more information and to book a place please contact Katie Matkin on 01773 833 833 or email events@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Friday 20th November – 9.30am – 2.30pm - University Unlocked Discovery Day
Come along to a University Discovery Day for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers aged 14–25 at the University of Derby’s Kedleston Site. Take part in an interactive forensics workshop, explore the campus, discover university life and find out what support is available for Carers at university.
Derby University, Main Derby Campus: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB
Saturday 28th November – 10.30am – 12.30pm - Manual Handling Training
Manual Handling Training - Learn simple, practical manual handling techniques designed for unpaid Carers. Build confidence, protect your body, and make everyday tasks safer and easier. Empower yourself with skills that support both you and the person you care for.
If there are techniques you’d like to focus on, feel free to tell us beforehand so we can shape the session to suit everyone attending.
Open to all – no prior knowledge needed!
Derby Fire Station Ascot Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8GZ
For more information and to book a place please contact Katie Matkin on 01773 833 833 or email events@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
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
