This year, organisations in Sutton have come together to make carers visible between June 7 and 13. With many unpaid carers facing challenges, partners across Sutton want to raise awareness of the contributions they make to their families and the community. Sutton Council and Carers Centre said that this week is an opportunity for people to access support and services available to them. We all have a part to play in ensuring our carers know that they are seen and heard, said Carer Champion and Councillor Chris Williams. In the UK, there are an estimated 13.6 million people who are carers - looking after friends or family members who have a disability, mental or physical illness, or are needing additional support as they grow older.
YOUNG carers have been handed certificates by the Mayor of Barrow after completing a training course. On Tuesday, Cllr Helen Wall, presented three young carers with the certificates at an event organised by Furness Carers as part their Carers Week 2021. Fun Day for Young Carers was held at Craven Park and gave the children a chance to enjoy themselves with Barrow Raiders Community Foundation Trust. After enjoying games of cricket and practicing their archery, Cllr Wall then awarded the three young carers that completed their Carer Champion Training. Cllr Wall, who is a board member at Furness Carers, said: It was a wonderful day.
Unpaid carers in Salisbury have received an early delivery from Santa’s helper Helen Dowse this Christmas. Some 127 bags of goodies containing homemade cakes, biscuits, jams and hand crafted gifts have been distributed to nominated carers across Salisbury by volunteers. Nominees include people who care for a family member, relative or friend, and range from young carers to partners of elderly, disabled or people living with dementia or other chronic illnesses. Behind the project to recognise and thank unpaid carers is Salisbury Carers’ Champion Helen Dowse who put out a call for local people to contribute to the goodie bags and to nominate worthy recipients.