Commitment to Carers Conference 2026

Building Carer Friendly Communities

This event will bring together Carers, Support Services, and Key Organisations to establish how we can build

Carer Friendly Communities and improve support for those who have caring responsibilities for family and friends

✔       Hear from inspiring speakers

✔       Discover local support services

✔       Connect with fellow Carers

✔       Have your voice heard

Carers play an essential role in our community—let’s make sure they are supported and valued

​Making a Difference to Carers 

Carer friendly communities can exist anywhere Carers live, work, study, or spend time.

Even small changes in these places can, and do, make a big difference to Carers’ daily lives.

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There’s lots of different ways Carer friendly communities can help:  

• Health – GP practices, pharmacies or health services raising awareness amongst their staff to help identify and connect Carers to support  

• Social Care – taking a whole-family approach to ensure everyone gets the help they need

• Work – offering flexible working to support employees to juggle paid work and caring

• Education – schools, colleges, or universities identifying Young and Young Adult Carers and putting support in place to help them reach their potential    

• Community – community organisations, faith groups, or recreation clubs creating opportunities for Carers to feel connected 

• Business and Services – making everyday tasks easier for Carers by offering flexible or priority access