Carers Week 2026: Building carer friendly communities

East Riding of Yorkshire Council and partner organisations will be hosting a range of activities throughout Carers Week. These events aim to engage and support carers of all ages, provide information, and create opportunities for connection.

A carer is anyone who provides unpaid support to a family member, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This can include caring for someone with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or age-related needs.

Carers come from all walks of life. They may be adults supporting partners or parents, parents caring for children with additional needs, or young carers helping to look after a family member.

Carers Week 2026 takes place Monday, 8 to Sunday, 14 June and focuses on the theme ‘building carer friendly communities’ highlighting the importance of recognising carers and ensuring they are supported and valued in their local areas.

There will be events taking place in Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Goole, Haltemprice, Hornsea, Pocklington, Market Weighton, Withernsea, Stamford Bridge, South Cave, South Holderness, Ryehill, Welwick and Bubwith. For more information contact the Carers Support Service and see the council’s social media for the latest.

Support for Adult Carers

Adult carers can access help through the Carers’ Support Service, which offers free information, advice and guidance. Support is available regardless of whether the person being cared for receives services from the council.

The Carers Support Service can provide advice and support with:

• Your rights as a carer
• Carers Assessment
• Carers Services in the East Riding
• Carer related benefits
• Local, regional and national sources of carers support
• Contact details for other organisations that may be useful

To find out more about the Carers Support Service, including upcoming events, you can email ERcarers@eastriding.gov.uk or call the freephone service on 0800 917 6844 or 01482 396500.

The Carers Support Centre can be found at County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, HU17 9BA, Monday to Thursday 9.30 am – 4.30 pm and Friday 9.30 am – 4.00 pm.

Support for Young Carers

If you are a young carer or think you, or someone you know may be a young carer (under 18), you can speak to your school or college, your GP, Early Help, or contact the young carers service directly by emailing: family.help.young.carers@eastriding.gov.uk or visiting: Young carers

Councillor Jonathan Owen, cabinet member for adults, health and care at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: ‘’While caring roles are invaluable, they can also have a significant impact on everyday life, including work, education, physical health and emotional wellbeing. As a council, we want everyone to be aware of the vast range of help that is available and support as many carers as possible to live fulfilling lives.’’