This year Carers Rights Day will be held on Thursday 21 November. Every day 6,000 people become carers but often it’s not something you’ve planned for. You may have to start dealing with health or social care providers, interacting with the benefits system, speaking with employers, all alongside our new caring responsibilities. But whether you are new to caring or have been caring for someone for a while it’s important to access the support available to you.

Carers Leeds will be braving the elements with an information stall at Dortmund Square (Leeds City Centre, near Sainsbury’s off the Headrow). Come and say hello between 9am – 4pm and meet a Carer Support Worker for information or advice about being carer.