Building Carer Friendly Communities – Carers Week 2026 (8–14 June)
Carers Week 2026 (8–14 June) is a chance to shine a light on unpaid carers and explore how we can all help build more carer-friendly communities.
At Dundee Carers Centre, we believe that recognising carers, improving understanding, and making support easy to access are key steps in helping carers feel visible, valued and supported.
What does “Carer Friendly Communities” mean?
A carer-friendly community is one where:
- People recognise and understand who unpaid carers are
- Support is visible, accessible, and easy to navigate
- Employers, services and local organisations are carer aware
- Carers feel confident to ask for help and be heard
Everyone Cares E-Module
Do you want to gain a better understanding of carers and how to support them?
The Everyone Cares e-learning module helps you:
- Understand why some people don’t identify as carers
- Recognise carers in your community
- Learn about carers’ rights under the Carers Act
- Explore how carers can shape services and decisions
What’s happening during Carers Week?
As well as posting updates across all our social media channels, we are also involved in the following events:
Monday 8 June – Creative Writing Group, 12.30-2.30 pm C-Gate Centre
Do you have a creative side or the urge to share your story?
This informal workshop will be a friendly space to get your creativity flowing and grow your confidence to get words on paper. If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] or phone the centre on 01382 200422
Wednesday 10 June – Tesco Staff Awareness Day
We will be attending the Tesco call centre to host a stall to raise awareness of our services to the staff, and we will also participate in a panel discussion in the afternoon.
Thursday 11 June – Lochee Connecting Carers Cafe, 10.30am – 12.30pm C Gate
Join us at our Connecting Carers Café, where you can enjoy refreshments, meet new people, and have some time away from your caring role.
If you would like to come along, please call Laura on 07733 070391
Friday 12 June – Awareness Raising at Ninewells Hospital
Our staff and volunteers will be visiting Ninewells Hospital wards to refresh and update Dundee Carers Centre information on the notice boards, ensuring carers can easily find support when they need it most.
GP Information display update
We have been collaborating with GP practices in Dundee to update the information displayed on reception TVs. We have added a handy QR code, allowing patients to scan it with their phones and be instantly directed to our website.
What else have we done to build carer-friendly communities?
This year, we’ve made improvements to help carers connect with us more easily:
- New online contact form on our website Click here to explore
- Improved weekly “What’s On” updates – providing accurate information on our events at the centre.
- Fully downloadable timetable for activities and support. Click here to download today
💜 Get involved
You don’t have to be a professional to make a difference.
During Carers Week, take a moment to:
- Check in with someone who might be a carer
- Share information about support services
- Encourage workplaces and groups to become carer aware