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Carers Week
Celebrating Carers by recognising and supporting
Carers in the community
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid Carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as Carers and access much-needed support.
The campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to provide support for Carers, run activities and highlight the vital role Carers play in our communities, drawing attention to just how important caring is.
During Carers Week, we're inviting you to join us in recognising and supporting Carers in the community
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In the UK, there are an estimated 13.6 million people who are Carers. They are looking after a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness or who needs extra help as they grow older.
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Caring's impact on all aspects of life from relationships and health to finances and work should not be underestimated, and Carers are facing even more difficult circumstances this year. 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.
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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.
Please see below for a full list of Carers Week events put on by SCC, partners and local organisations to support and celebrate Carers.
Interested in an event?
To book your space on any of the groups or events featured, please follow the instructions in the listing. Otherwise email or call us on 020 8296 5611 for more information.
What are you doing for Carers Week?
If you are organising something special for Carers, make sure you get the details over so that we can add them to our list. If you'd like to run an event, but not sure how to get involved, please get in touch.
Keep up to date this Carers Week!
We'll keep this page up to date, you can also hear the latest on our Twitter, Facebook and Young Carers Instagram page.
Sutton Carers Week Events

2023-06-01
Time:
Anytime in June
30 miles in June
Anywhere your feet take you!!
Sign up for our fundraising and awareness event of the year! Signs up asap for a FREE SCC t-shirt! It's free to sign up, you can walk in your own time, where and with whomever you want - or with no one at all, just for some 'me' time! Make a personal donation or collect sponsorships and walk 30 miles throughout June. Take photos of your walks and share your challenge on social media.

2023-06-05
Time:
3.30-5pm
Chill & Learn Carers Week Special
Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, UK
Our regular term-time Monday afternoon session with a Carers Week twist. Book your space by contacting the YC Team on 020 8296 5611 or email youngcarers@suttoncarerscentre.org

2023-06-05
Time:
10am-2.30pm
SWLStG NHS Carers Week Creative Session
Springfield University Hospital Ground Floor, Seminar Room 2 Trinity Building London15 Springfield Drive SW17 0YF
Hosted by Owen (art co-ordinator for the Recovery College), this workshop is an opportunity to get creative and express yourself using paint. You will be given inspiration and guidance to make artworks that display a message around the idea of carers appreciation.

2023-06-05
Time:
12-1.30pm
Mayor's Reception
London Borough of Sutton Civic Offices, Saint Nicholas Way, Sutton, UK
Join our new Mayor of Sutton, Cllr Colin Stears and Deputy Mayor Cllr Louise Phelan as they host this reception to honour Carers at the Civic Offices 12-1.30pm. Spaces are limited and subject to availability, so please contact us asap!

2023-06-05
Time:
10.30-12.30pm
Carers Relaxation Session
Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, UK
The relaxation part of our weekly Relaxation Group will be led by our Wellbeing Navigator Kathryn for Carers Week. As always there will also be time for a cuppa and a catch up too! If you aren't a regular, give us a call or click the link to rsvp.

2023-06-05
Time:
2-5pm
Together for Sutton Information Network for Professionals
Salvation Army Sutton
With a Carers Week theme, this event for professionals will host Rachael MacLeod, Chief Executive of Sutton Carers Centre, Carer, and a proud TfS Partner, as Key Note Speaker.
TfS is also pleased to have speakers from Sutton’s Family Hubs, Transform, SignHealth Sutton, GamCare and Inspire, as well as information stalls from many more TfS and wider Sutton Partners. Join for networking, sharing and information.

2023-06-06
Time:
10.30am-12pm
SWLStG NHS Trust Carers Week Coffee Morning
Building 32, Conference Room G, Springfield University Hospital,15 Springfield Drive, SW17 0YF
Meet other carers, make social connections and find out more about Involvement and a wide range of activities that will help with your wellbeing, followed with light refreshments and musical session.

2023-06-06
Time:
12.30-2.30pm
Sutton Parent Carers Forum
To help recognise and support carers in the community, SPF are holding an Afternoon Tea, with a selection of finger sandwiches, a warm scone with clotted cream and jam, a selection of finger slices of cakes together with a pot of tea or coffee. Click link for more information.

2023-06-06
Time:
1-2pm
SWLStG NHS Trust Musical Reflection Group
Springfield University Hospital Music Therapy Room, Newton Building 15 Springfield Drive London SW17 0YF
Facilitated by Rachel Bell, music therapist in the Wandsworth Arts Psychotherapies Service
Rachel will guide you through a selection of music activities that will encourage connection with yourself and connection with those around you through sound. This group promotes wellbeing whether you have lots of experience playing music, or none at all. No musical skill is required to benefit from this group.

2023-06-07
Time:
4-5.30pm
YC 8-13 Peer Support Special
Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, UK
Our monthly YC Peer Support Group is the perfect space to connect with other Young Carers, talk, get support and advice. Contact the YC Team to attend by calling 020 8296 5611 or email youngcarers@suttoncarerscentre.org
Carers Week resources
Please note that we have updated these resources where they have been made available, but some may be from last year. We have left these in case their content may still be of use.