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Carers Rights Day - Thursday 21st November 2024
Recognising your rights
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November 2024 – and this year’s theme is recognising your rights.
Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. This year’s theme is ‘recognising your rights’ – and our aim is to help carers recognise and understand their rights, and to access the support available to them, whenever they need it.
As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met – whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, or when interacting with other professionals or at home.
To find out more information you can visit the Carers UK website by clicking the Carers UK Information button below.
We also have a Carers Rights leaflet that is available to use at any time. You can download this by clicking the Carers Rights Leaflet button below.
Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. This year’s theme is ‘recognising your rights’ – and our aim is to help carers recognise and understand their rights, and to access the support available to them, whenever they need it.
As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met – whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, or when interacting with other professionals or at home.
To find out more information you can visit the Carers UK website by clicking the Carers UK Information button below.
We also have a Carers Rights leaflet that is available to use at any time. You can download this by clicking the Carers Rights Leaflet button below.
Household Support Fund 24-25
Supermarket vouchers or a grant for household items needed are available for carers living in Hampshire or caring for someone living in Hampshire (not available in Southampton or Portsmouth).
Funding is available until 30th December 2024 unless it is spent before then.
You need to choose the supermarket where you wish to use the voucher (ASDA, Aldi, B&M, Farmfoods, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco or Waitrose). Alternatively request the household item you would like to purchase.
Please note if you have already applied since April 2024, you will not be able to apply again.
To apply, please fill in the form below and send it back to [email protected]
If you are unable to fill out the form, please email us and we will send you an application form by email.
Funding is also available from Andover MIND and Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire.
Please note you can only apply to one of the three organisations for funding.
Funding is available until 30th December 2024 unless it is spent before then.
You need to choose the supermarket where you wish to use the voucher (ASDA, Aldi, B&M, Farmfoods, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco or Waitrose). Alternatively request the household item you would like to purchase.
Please note if you have already applied since April 2024, you will not be able to apply again.
To apply, please fill in the form below and send it back to [email protected]
If you are unable to fill out the form, please email us and we will send you an application form by email.
Funding is also available from Andover MIND and Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire.
Please note you can only apply to one of the three organisations for funding.
Hampshire Carers Joint Strategy 2024-2029
This strategy was published on 26th February 2024 by Hampshire Carers Partnership after consultation between carers and several organisations that work with carers. It includes a revised Hampshire Carers Charter with principles for use by any organisation that supports carers.
It is available by clicking below.
It will soon be available in ‘easy read’. It will also be on Connect to Support Hampshire. An Action Plan is being developed to ensure ongoing work on the key aims. More information in coming months.
If any organisation that supports carers would like to adopt the Strategy or the Charter or become a member of Hampshire Carers Partnership please contact Carers Together on:
Tel: 01794 519495 or Email: [email protected].
It is available by clicking below.
It will soon be available in ‘easy read’. It will also be on Connect to Support Hampshire. An Action Plan is being developed to ensure ongoing work on the key aims. More information in coming months.
If any organisation that supports carers would like to adopt the Strategy or the Charter or become a member of Hampshire Carers Partnership please contact Carers Together on:
Tel: 01794 519495 or Email: [email protected].
Carers Together - Hampshire Carers Charter
We're here to support unpaid carers...
Carers are people who give their time, unpaid, to support relatives, friends or neighbours. This may be because they are old and frail, have a disability or a long or short term health condition.
Carers Together is a carer-led charity that offers support for unpaid carers living anywhere in Hampshire including Southampton and Portsmouth.
If we can't help you, we will find the information or contact for somebody who can help you.
Carers Together is a carer-led charity that offers support for unpaid carers living anywhere in Hampshire including Southampton and Portsmouth.
If we can't help you, we will find the information or contact for somebody who can help you.
Contact us today and see how we can support you...
Main Office
Open Tuesday - Friday, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Hampshire Carers Centre
9 Love Lane
Romsey
Hampshire SO51 8DE
Tel: 01794 519495
Email: [email protected]
Carers Active Listening Line
Tel: 08000 323456
This is a helpline for carers who can phone and speak to someone in confidence about any caring issues they may have.
CALL is:
- Free
- Independent
- Confidential
- Impartial
- Supportive
- Non-judgemental
Available 365 days a year.
Monday-Friday: 10.00am-8.00pm
Bank Holidays & Weekends: 10.00am-4.00pm
Open Tuesday - Friday, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Hampshire Carers Centre
9 Love Lane
Romsey
Hampshire SO51 8DE
Tel: 01794 519495
Email: [email protected]
Carers Active Listening Line
Tel: 08000 323456
This is a helpline for carers who can phone and speak to someone in confidence about any caring issues they may have.
CALL is:
- Free
- Independent
- Confidential
- Impartial
- Supportive
- Non-judgemental
Available 365 days a year.
Monday-Friday: 10.00am-8.00pm
Bank Holidays & Weekends: 10.00am-4.00pm