Unpaid carers across Dorset are being encouraged to recognise their caring role and find out what support is available to them during Carers Week 2026 (8-14 June).
The week highlights the importance of creating communities where carers feel understood, supported and valued.
This year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, focuses on making everyday services more responsive to carers’ needs while ensuring their voices are heard and access to support is simple and timely.
Events are taking place across Dorset throughout the week, giving carers opportunities to connect with others, discover practical support and prioritise their own wellbeing. Full details are available on the Our Dorset website.
Carers Week also helps people recognise themselves as unpaid carers, as many support a partner, family member, friend or neighbour without identifying as such or knowing help exists.
