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Carers’ Rights Day aims to educate carers on their rights at home, in health and in the workplace.

Carers’ Rights Day is a national campaign that aims to raise awareness of what rights carers have and signpost to information and guidance.

It is estimated that there are at least 124,000 unpaid carers in Essex, however this number could be far greater.

Unpaid carers look after, help or support someone who wouldn’t be able to manage everyday life without their help and this may be as little as under 10 hours a week or more than 50 hours per week.

This Carer’s Rights Day, the council wants to reach all carers, but especially those who don’t identify as carers.

Carers in the UK have the right to:

access a local information and advice service
be consulted on services for them and the person they are caring for
access support if they have eligible needs
their wellbeing being at the forefront when local authorities are making decisions about them or planning services
be protected against direct discrimination or harassment because of their caring responsibilities
a carer’s assessment
the person they care for is also entitled to a needs assessment
Children and young people aged under 18 who are providing care do have the right to be assessed for care and support

Carers also have rights at work including:

the right not to be discriminated against
the right to request flexible working
the right to time off to care for dependants
the right to up to five working days of unpaid carer's leave (new in 2024)

To find out more how carers are supported in Essex, visit: www.essex.gov.uk/carers.