10-16 June 2024 – Putting carers on the map

This year the theme is ‘Putting Carers on the Map‘ highlighting the invaluable contributions of carers across the UK and ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear. Together we want to help increase the visibility of the carers among politicians, employers and throughout our communities. And by raising awareness we hope they will better recognise the challenges unpaid carers face and help them access the support they deserve.

Polling of more than 4,000 members of the UK general public over 18 shows unpaid carers have become more visible within society since the pandemic began. There is a majority consensus for unpaid carers to receive more support from the Government than they do currently.

• Nearly half (48%) of the public who have never cared said they are more aware of unpaid carers than before the outbreak.

• More than two thirds (69%) of the public do not think that unpaid carers have been supported by the Government during the crisis.

• Three quarters (75%) thought the Government should increase support for unpaid carers: such as better financial support as well as investment in care and support services so that carers can take a break.