Carers Rights Day 2026
Thursday 19 November 2026
Someone you know is a carer, but do they know it yet?
Carers Rights Day is a national awareness campaign that aims to help unpaid carers understand their rights and access the support available to them.
This year’s theme,“Someone you know is a carer, but do they know it yet?”, focuses on helping people recognise that they have a caring role and encouraging them to seek support sooner. Many people see themselves simply as a husband, wife, partner, son, daughter, friend or neighbour and do not realise that they are an unpaid carer. Recognising your caring role is often the first step to accessing information, advice and support.
At Dundee Carers Centre and Carers of Dundee, we are marking Carers Rights Day by raising awareness of unpaid caring, promoting carers’ rights and connecting people with support available locally.
Are you an unpaid carer?
You may be a carer if you regularly help someone who could not manage without your support due to:
- Disability
- Long-term illness
- Mental ill health
- Frailty in older age
- Alcohol or drug dependency
Support can include:
- Practical tasks and household chores
- Personal care
- Emotional support
- Attending appointments
- Managing medications
- Shopping or finances
If this sounds familiar, you may be an unpaid carer and support is available.
Carers Rights Day Events
- Information Drop-in
Overgate Shopping Centre Thursday 19 November 2026 | 10am – 4pm
Visit our information stall in the main thoroughfare to find out more about unpaid caring, carers’ rights and local support services. Everyone is welcome
- BT/EE Staff Information Drop-in
BT Group Headquarters, Greenmarket Thursday 19 November 2026 | 10am – 2pm
BT/EE staff are invited to visit our awareness stall to learn more about unpaid caring and the support available for working carers.
- Information Drop-in
Royal Victoria Hospital Thursday 19 November 2026 | 10am – 2pm
Staff, patients, families and members of the public are welcome to speak to our team and find out more about support for unpaid carers.
- Dundee Carers Strategy Launch
Details to be confirmed
More information will be shared soon regarding the launch of the new Dundee Carers Strategy.
Learn More About Your Rights
Watch: 4 Essential Human Rights Every Carer and Disabled Person Should Know
Watch our interview with Shubhanna from Coalition of Carers as she explains four key components of the Human Rights Act that can help safeguard the rights of disabled people and unpaid carers.
▶ Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/l9yROEc4UV8
Everyone Cares E-Learning Module
Want to learn more about recognising and supporting unpaid carers?
The Everyone Cares e-learning module is designed for carers, professionals and members of the public. The module explores how to identify unpaid carers and connect them with support.
▶ Take the free module: https://share.articulate.com/9Dp_8Tl5RLXTdFIunbStl
Need Support?
Dundee Carers Centre provides information, advice and support for unpaid carers across Dundee.
If you think you may be a carer, get in touch and find out what support is available.
Tel: 01382 200422
Email: [email protected]