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Do you know your rights?

Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. This year’s theme is ‘recognising your rights’.  Click here to view information on your rights from the Bexley Partnership website.

Why Carers Rights Day Matters?

In the UK, millions of people take on caring roles, often without proper recognition or support. Carers Rights Day emphasizes the rights of these unpaid carers, ensuring they understand their entitlements and have access to resources that can help balance caring responsibilities with their own wellbeing.

As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met – whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, or when interacting with other professionals or at home.
As a working unpaid carer, your right to unpaid carers leave
Your right to request flexible working
Your right to ask your GP practice to identify you as a carer
The right, and choice, to request a free flu jab
Protection against discrimination and harassment
Requesting a carers assessment
Being consulted when the person you care for is discharged from hospital

Click here for more information on Carers UK–Carers Rights Day