The theme for Carers Week 2025 is caring about equality.
Around 1.5 million people care for someone experiencing mental ill health in the UK. Unpaid carers act as our invisible mental health service. From everyday challenges to crisis, they support friends and family members living with mental illness. Despite their essential role, carers still face harsh inequalities in health, education, employment and social care. Now more than ever before.
So this Carers Week, we want to shine a light on our invisible mental health service and get carers the vital support they need. Because it’s everyone’s job to care.
Along with our friends at Carers UK, Age UK, MND, and Carers Trust, our mission is to amplify the experiences and stories of carers.
Unpaid carers act as our invisible mental health service every day. Let’s get them the vital support they need - because it’s everyone’s job to care.
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The reality of being a carer
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Carers Week Activities
Find out more about what’s happening during Carers Week and how you can get involved in activities taking place around the country.
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Show You Care About Equality
Show you care about equality for carers by adding your name to the Carers Week virtual wall.
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Unpaid Carers Charter
Read our charter developed by Rethink Mental Illness’ Carers Advisory Board. It outlines the need for a carers’ framework and standards to involve carers in all settings related to the individuals they care for each day.
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Carers Hub
This section gives advice and information about rights for loved ones and carers and other advice, and how you can get help for someone in crisis.
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Getting help for yourself
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