Carers Week 2025 takes place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 June 2025, with the powerful theme “Caring About Equality.” This vital annual campaign raises awareness of the incredible work unpaid carers do across the UK, while calling for greater recognition, improved rights, and better support.
What Is Carers Week?
Carers Week is a national awareness campaign supported by charities, employers, health organisations, and local communities. It shines a spotlight on the 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK—people who look after family members or friends with illnesses, disabilities, mental health conditions, or age-related needs.
Many carers don’t even realise they’re carers. Carers Week helps people identify themselves, access support, and ensures society recognises their value.
Carers Week 2025 Theme: Caring About Equality
The theme “Caring About Equality” focuses on the inequalities carers face—whether financial, health-related, in the workplace, or within the wider social system.
According to Carers UK, the economic value of unpaid care is estimated at over £180 billion per year, comparable to the entire NHS budget. Yet many carers are struggling financially, emotionally, and physically—with little or no formal support.
Key Inequalities in Focus
Each day of Carers Week 2025 highlights a different area where carers experience inequality:
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Monday 9 June: Health and social care
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Tuesday 10 June: Financial wellbeing and poverty
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Wednesday 11 June: Employment and workplace rights
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Thursday 12 June: Young carers and educational challenges
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Friday 13 June: Older carers and isolation
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Saturday 14 June: Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Sunday 15 June: Reflections and calls to action
Why Carers Week Matters in 2025
The 2025 campaign is more important than ever. With an ageing population and ongoing pressures on the NHS and social care systems, carers are often left to fill the gaps. Yet, they remain under-supported.
Key Statistics:
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70% of carers report poor physical or mental health
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Over 3 million UK workers also have caring responsibilities
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1 in 7 carers are in poverty due to lack of support
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Many carers reduce or give up work entirely, limiting their future opportunities
Events and Activities During Carers Week 2025
Carers Week includes a wide range of in-person and online events:
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Local council and charity-organised wellbeing fairs
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Free health check clinics and carer advice sessions
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Workplace workshops on carer-friendly employment practices
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Carers’ stories and lived-experience panels
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Parliamentary events to push forward carer legislation
Get Involved
There are many ways to support Carers Week 2025:
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Recognise a carer: Reach out to someone you know who may be caring in silence
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Share your story: Submit your experiences to Carers UK to amplify the carer voice
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Join an event: Use the Carers Week website to find local or virtual events near you
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Employers: Offer paid carer leave, flexible hours, or carer networks
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Raise awareness on social media: Use hashtags like #CarersWeek2025 and #CaringAboutEquality
Carers Week Partners & Sponsors
The campaign is led by Carers UK in partnership with other national charities, including:
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Age UK
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Carers Trust
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The MND Association
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Rethink Mental Illness
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The ME Association
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Oxfam GB
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Lewy Body Society
The 2025 headline sponsor is TSB Bank, with additional support from Centrica and Regina UK.
Support for Carers in the UK
If you are a carer, help is available. Many local councils provide:
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Carer assessments
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Carers’ grants
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Support groups and counselling
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Respite care options
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Advice on employment and benefits
Visit www.carersweek.org for up-to-date support information and resources.
Final Thoughts
Carers Week 2025 is not just a celebration—it’s a vital campaign for change. With the spotlight on “Caring About Equality,” it demands better recognition, fairer policies, and stronger support systems for carers across the UK.
Whether you’re a carer, employer, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to help—now is the time to take action.