About the Campaign
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20 November – and this year’s theme is know your rights: use your rights. To help you understand your rights, we have highlighted key resources that are available to you. These resources can assist you in recognising your legal rights and entitlements, enabling you to thrive in your role as a carer. Navigating challenging times during your caring journey can feel isolating, but we want you to know that you are not alone. There is support available to help you along the way.
Carers First has created a checklist that provides essential information about your rights as a carer.
For many carers, when the person they care for leaves hospital, it can be an overwhelming and frustrating time. Many feel as though they are not considered or involved in the planning or discharge process. Roberta has been one of Carers First’s Trustees for two and a half years, advocating for awareness of carers’ rights. Her story shines a light on those experiences and highlights a need for change in the hospital discharge process for both carers and their cared for.
Kate Garraway spoke about the support Carers First has to offer in celebration of Carers Rights Day, and drew particular attention to our support on the hospital discharge process.
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Know your rightsIn this article, we outline carers rights, which are defined in law, to enable you to exercise your rights. This ensures that you and the person you care for get the support you need and deserve throughout your caring journey. -
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Help with emergency planningAn emergency plan ensures that the person you care for will continue to receive care if you are suddenly and temporarily unavailable.
