The theme for Carers Week 2025 is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health. Far too often, carers of all-ages miss out on opportunities in their education, careers, or personal lives, just because of their caring role.

Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said:

“Caring for a loved one should never be a reason for facing inequality, but sadly this is a reality for many in the UK. Unpaid carers are desperate for a break, for better health and social care provision, financial support and equality in the workplace. Over half say they need better understanding and recognition from the public.

“Carers Week 2025 is a crucial opportunity to increase awareness, highlighting those who provide vital care to family members, friends or neighbours when they need it most. We want to see a future where they have the right support and the same opportunities to lead healthy and financially secure lives alongside their caring role.”

Each day of Carers Week will have a specific focus and highlight the different ways inequality impacts carers' lives:
• Monday: Health and social care
• Tuesday: Financial wellbeing
• Wednesday: Work and employment
• Thursday: Younger carers
• Friday: Older carers
• Saturday: Mental health and wellbeing
• Sunday: Reflections on Carers Week

Visit the Carers Week website to find out how you or your organisation can get involved. Launching soon, on the homepage there will be the opportunity to add your voices to the thousands of people saying, 'We Care About Equality for Carers'.

There's helpful information for health services, looking to support Carers Week and resources to help you plan your activities.