Credu is inviting carers, local businesses and other supporters to get involved in Carers Week 2026, running from June 8 -14.
This year’s theme, ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’, focuses on the importance of creating inclusive, supportive communities which recognise and value unpaid carers. It highlights how individuals, organisations, employers, and services in a community can come together to understand the realities carers face and take action to support them.
Julia Gorman, Team Lead for Credu in Powys, said: “Carers Week is a vital opportunity for our communities in Powys to come together and recognise the important contribution carers make in supporting some of the most vulnerable in our society.
"This year’s theme, 'Building Carer Friendly Communities', highlights how we can all play a role in ensuring carers feel recognised, valued and supported where they live, work and socialise. Stronger, more inclusive communities can help reduce isolation and improve wellbeing for carers.”
Credu will be out and about in local communities across Powys throughout Carers Week, with events including leaflet drops in Newtown, Ystradgynlais, Knighton, and Llandrindod Wells, a walk in nature in Machynlleth, a garden visit in Rhayader, floating sound baths, online presentations, and Carers Week themed versions of our regular carers groups across Powys (Newtown, Welshpool, Llandinam, Llandrindod Wells and Ystradgynlais during Carers Week).
Credu will also be posting resources, information, and videos across social media, so please keep an eye out if you use social media platforms.
There are 5.8 million people in the UK caring for a family member, friend or neighbour who is ill, older or disabled. Despite contributing an estimated £184 billion to the UK economy each year, many carers feel undervalued and unsupported.
Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK, said: “Unpaid carers play an essential role in our communities, yet too many go unrecognised and unsupported. Despite being recognised as key contributors in times of crisis, many carers still feel invisible in their own communities.
“Everyone can play a role in building carer friendly communities, from small offers of support like checking in on a neighbour, or offering flexibility and understanding in a workplace, or helping to create social networks where carers feel less alone. When different members of the community come together to offer support, it allows carers to balance their responsibilities and live fulfilling lives alongside their caring role.”
Carers Week 2026 is organised by Carers UK, alongside charity supporters Age UK, Carers Trust, MND Association, Rethink Mental Illness, The ME Association and The Lewy Body Society.
Together, the seven charities are welcoming individuals and organisations to join them in raising awareness, to increase visibility for carers with decision makers, services, employers, and businesses.
Members of the public and leaders in society can show their support by adding their name to a digital wall on the Carers Week website. Carers UK and charity supporters will also launch a blueprint providing inspiration, direction and suggestions for building a carer friendly community where you live.
To find out more about the events taking place for Carers Week across the UK, and for information and resources for carers, visit: www.carersweek.org.
Please contact Credu if you would like to know more about support for carers, and what is happening in your local area:
Tel: 0333 014 3377
Carers@credu.cymru
www.credu.cymru
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560739431715
www.instagram.com/creduconnectingcarers_/
