Established 2 years ago, the Dorset Carers Hub supports unpaid carers across Dorset. The mental health of unpaid carers is always a challenge and to that end they are organising a picnic to be held in Maumbury Rings in Dorchester on Saturday 26th June. This follows the national Carers Week, from 7th to 13th June, and after lockdown has officially finished on 21st June.
Co-founder of Dorset Carers Hub, Mark Watson, told KeeP 106 “To raise funds we are creating a raffle which will be drawn on the day.”
“We currently support 1187 carers across a range of platforms and the hub is run by unpaid carers for the benefit of carers.”
Donations of prizes would be gratefully received and supporters so far include Cook Dorchester, Genarro’s Bistro Dorchester, and Community Share.
If you would like further details please visit www.dorsetcarershub.com Twitter @HubDorset Facebook @DorsetCarersHubGroup
From the Carers Week website:
This year, people across the country are continuing to face new challenges as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Many people are taking on more caring responsibilities for their relatives and friends who are disabled, ill or older and who need support.
They need to be recognised for the difficulties they are experiencing, respected for all they are doing, and provided with information, support and understanding.
So during Carers Week, we’re coming together to help Make Caring Visible and Valued.
There are 6.5 million people in the UK who are carers. They are looking after a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness or who needs extra help as they grow older.
Caring’s impact on all aspects of life from relationships and health to finances and work should not be underestimated, and carers are facing even more difficult circumstances this year. Whilst many feel that caring is one of the most important things they do, its challenges should not be underestimated. Caring without the right information and support can be tough.
It is vitally important that we recognise the contribution carers make to their families and local communities, workplaces and society, and that they get the support they need.
Dorset Carers Hub