Carers Week 2006
Carers Week this year takes place from 12 - 18 June 2006, with the theme being In Sickness and in Health. Carers Week is organised by eight UK charities - Carers UK, Counsel and Care, Crossroads, Caring for Carers, Help the Aged, Macmillan Cancer Relief, MS Society, Rethink and the Princes Royal Trust for Carers.
Carers Week is about
- recognising and celebrating the contribution made by carers
- campaigning for better support and services for carers
- promoting best practice and improving carers' quality of life
- reaching out to 'hidden' carers in every community, and ensuring they know where support can be found
Find out more on www.carersuk.org/Newsandcampaigns/CarersWeek
Date:
12 June 2006 - 18 June 2006
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 23, 2006