Carers Week 2023 will soon be with us, taking place between 5th & 11th June. This year's theme is ‘Recognising and supporting carers in the community’
Suffolk Family Carers will be acting as the co-ordinator for Carers Week across Suffolk in 2023. We work with a wide range of charities and partners to recognise and celebrate the important contribution made by Suffolk’s estimated 65,000 carers.
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, highlight the vital role carers play in our communities and draw attention to just how important caring is.
As this year we are able to get back into the community we have organised a range awareness and information sessions across the county to help us identify Family Carers that were previously unknown by us, or may not recognise themselves as a family carer.
In addition we have a series of fun events for family carers
What's happening during Carers Week
During the week a number of events for family carers and professionals have been organised. Our calendar is regularly updated and shows the events we are aware of. If you would like to add to this list please contact us
Hayley speaks on Community Conversations, by Orwell Housing
ONLINEDeputy CEO Hayley Hancock has recently record a podcast with Ross @ Orwell Housing. This is part of the community conversations podcast series and Hayley provides more detail on how […]
Stretch & Relax for parents carers of ND children
Leiston Leisure Centre Red House Lane, Leiston, IP16 4LS, Leiston, England, GBThis is a 6-week exercise course for parent carers of neurodivergent children and young people This is an exercise course for parent carers of neurodivergent children and young people . […]
Caring Awareness & Information Stand – Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich Hospital Heath Rd, IpswichDuring carers week 2023 our staff will be more visible than ever. Why not stop by and visit the team who will located outside the main entrance along with our […]
Tea, Cake and Support Drop-In – West Suffolk Hospital
The Chapel - West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane, Bury Saint EdmundsWhy not stop by and visit the team during Carers Week. They will be located in the Chapel with free tea, cake and a ‘thank you’ gift for carers who […]
Caring Awareness & Information Stand – Morrisons Felixstowe
Morrisons - Felixstowe Grange Farm Ave, FelixstoweDuring carers week 2023 our staff will be more visible than ever. Why not stop by and visit the team in the Lobby of Morrisons in Felixstowe
Caring Awareness & Information Stand – Mildenhall Hub
Mildenhall Hub Sheldrick Way, MildenhallDuring carers week 2023 our staff will be more visible than ever. Why not stop by and visit the team
Sharing ways of Caring – Art Workshops for over 55’s
the hut Promenade, Felixstowe, IP11 7TP, Felixstowe, England, GBFREE art workshops for over 55's Come along to the hut in Felixstowe for a morning of art workshops kindly hosted by Inside Out Community and organised by Norfolk and […]
Coffee, Cake and Celebration – Ipswich Hospital
Chaplaincy – Ipswich Hospital Heath Rd, IpswichWhy not stop by and visit the team during Carers Week. They will be located in the Chapel with free tea, cake and a ‘thank you’ gift for carers who […]
Caring Awareness & Information Stand – West Suffolk Hospital
Visitor Carpark D - West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane, Bury Saint EdmundsDuring carers week 2023 our staff will be more visible than ever. Why not stop by and visit the team who will located in visitor Car Park D with our […]
Caring Awareness & Information Stand – Tesco Bury St Edmunds
Tesco - Bury St Edmunds St Saviours Interchange, Bury St EdmundsDuring carers week 2023 our staff will be more visible than ever. Why not stop by and visit the team in the Lobby of Tesco in Bury St Edmunds
Sharing ways of Caring – Art Workshops for over 55’s
the hut Promenade, Felixstowe, IP11 7TP, Felixstowe, England, GBFREE art workshops for over 55's Come along to the hut in Felixstowe for a morning of art workshops kindly hosted by Inside Out Community and organised by Norfolk and […]
Heart Song by Music in our bones – Rushmere
Rushmere Village Hall Humber Doucy Lane, IpswichHeart Song is a well-being singing project for Family Carers and their partners or friends with mental or physical health issues. It is run monthly in the Ipswich area, on […]
Low Sensory Family Fun Swim Sessions – 9th June
Felixstowe Leisure Centre 75 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AE, Felixstowe, England, GBEnjoy a low sensory fun swim session with all the family at Felixstowe Leisure Centre This is a low sensory family fun swim session reserved exclusively for families who are […]
Caring Awareness & Information Stand – Morrisons Ipswich
Morrisons - Ipswich Sproughton Road, IpswichDuring carers week 2023 our staff will be more visible than ever. Why not stop by and visit the team in the Lobby of Morrisons in Ipswich
How Can You Help ?
Support us by spreading the word about the great work family carers do across the county. To help you with this we have prepared a range of downloadable resources that we would love for you to use and share
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Let the people you communicate with know of about Carers Week .
You can also;
- Share your story of becoming a carer, and how you recognised you needed support. Email us on marketing@suffolkfamilycarers.org
- Raise awareness and make carers visible in your community.
- Register your company with Employers for Carers to access FREE resources which provide guidance on supporting carers in the workplace. This information is available through our partnership with Suffolk County Council.
