Carers Rights Day 2025

Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20 November 2025. This year’s theme is ‘know your rights, use 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. Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.

We’ll be at the Carers Northumberland Carers Rights Day information event on Thursday 20 November, 1.30pm to 4pm, at Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre. Come along to find out more about your rights as a carer and how to get support for you or the person you care for.

You can also get involved by sharing your story of being an unpaid carer, raising awareness or holding your own event. Find out more at Carers UK.

If you would like to tell us about your experience of health or social care services as a carer or would like information about local services and support please get in touch.