Carers will be able to find out more about their rights and access free legal, financial and employment advice at the event at the Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire, DE55 2EJ from 10am to 1pm on Thursday 23 November.
For more information and to book a place, carers can contact Katie Matkin, email katie.matkin@derbyshirecarers.co.uk or tel: 07773 173416. Free transport will also be provided where possible.
If you’re not able to attend this event in person, you can call Derbyshire Carers Association on tel: 01773 833 833 for support or visit our Carers’ Rights Day information page.
Derbyshire Carers Association supports more than 6,000 adult carers and 350 young carers each year and delivers a wide range of services on our behalf.
Our Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Councillor Natalie Hoy said:
“We’re incredibly grateful for the invaluable support Derbyshire carers provide for their loved ones and we’re committed to supporting them in return.
“It’s important to know what your rights are as a carer and our information event is a great place to start. If you can’t make it, information is available on our website, or you can call Derbyshire Carers Association on tel: 01773 833 833.”
Helen Weston, CEO at Derbyshire Carers Association said:
“It’s our vision that carers of all ages can live healthy and fulfilled lives and have equal rights, hopes, aspirations and choices. We are very fortunate to be joined by so many wonderful services on the day who will be able to share quality information and advice for carers, families and professionals.”
Find information about caring for someone and how to access local support.