Carers Week will take place from 18 to 24 June 2012. This year, the theme will be ‘In sickness and in health’, the aim of the week is to ensure that there is recognition that the health and wellbeing of carers is paramount. The event is being coordinated by Carers Week, a partnership of nine national charities – Age UK, Carers UK, Counsel and Care, Crossroads Care, Dementia UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, MS Society, Parkinson‘s UK and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

To find out more about Carers Week click here, or telephone: 0845 241 2582 or to see what local events are happening to support Carers Week you can search here.

To find out more about carers services in Kent and Medway and to access some useful resources to maintain your wellbeing click here.