The Wokingham Carers Partnership is organising a series of free events to celebrate Carers Week 2025 (9 to 13 June). Carers Week is organised every year by Carers UK and Carers Trust, with a different theme each year drawing attention to issues facing unpaid carers across the UK.
The theme for this year’s national campaign is about ‘caring about equality’ and aims to highlight the inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
The following events are being held locally:
- Carers Walk – California Country Park, Finchampstead, Monday 9 June, 1pm to 3pm
- Cream Tea on the Thames – Caversham Pier, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Tuesday 10 June. Enjoy a cruise on the Caversham Princess and a cream tea while you take in the view. Arrive for 10.30am for an 11am departure, arriving back in Caversham at 1pm. A non-refundable deposit of £10 will need to be paid and spaces are limited. This trip is being subsidised by Wokingham Borough Council
- Information Day – Loddon Hall, Twyford, Wednesday 11 June, 3.30pm to 7pm. There will be stands offering information and support from a range of local organisations. Children can also look forward to activities, including face painting, a meet and greet with birds of prey and a visit from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
- Carers Walk – Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst, Thursday 12 June, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Games Evening – Radstock Community Centre, Earley, Friday 13 June, 6pm to 8pm
To find out more about any of the above events and to book, email: carers@ageukberkshire.org.uk
If you live in Bracknell Forest, you can find support and information here https://health.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/carer-support/ and https://signal4carers.org.uk/
To find out more information about activities that are running this week, go to the Carers UK website here Carers Week | Carers UK
If you are an unpaid carer, please let us know and we will be happy to add you to our Carers Register. Registering as a carer with your GP offers several benefits, including tailored support, access to resources, and improved health outcomes. It allows your GP to understand your caring responsibilities and offer more relevant advice and assistance, potentially including benefits checks, mental health support, and referrals to specialised services.