Back to News
Carer’s week
Posted or Updated on 12 Jun 2025
The Atherstone Surgery is supporting Carers Week. This week, carers will be recognised and celebrated as we mark the annual campaign, which aims to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
The campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to provide support for carers, run activities, highlight the vital role carers play in our communities and draw attention to just how important caring is. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much needed support.
Please follow the link for further information on carers week.
Carer’s week
In England 6 million people provide care, unpaid, to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse issue, or who needs extra help as they grow older.
Caring’s impact on all aspects of life from relationships and health to finances and work can be overwhelming. Whilst many feel that caring is one of the most important things they do, its challenges should not be underestimated. Caring without the right information and support can be tough.
It is vitally important that we recognise the contribution carers make to their families and local communities, workplaces and society, and that they get the support they need.
To find out if you are a carer, how to inform your surgery and to access a huge range of resources designed to help and support you please visit the carers area of our website below.
Text from above image:
"No one knows just how much a break would help us both. I can't give him my best when I struggle to take care of myself". Unpaid carers may not know who to turn to for support and information. That's why we want to make sure carers are recognised and supported in their communities. Visit www.carersweek.org to find out more and to get involved.