Carers Leeds is marking International Women’s Day on 8th March by recognising the vital contribution of women who provide unpaid care to family members, partners and friends. Across England and Wales, women make up the majority of unpaid carers, often balancing caring responsibilities with work, family life and their own wellbeing.
The latest figures from Carers UK show that 59% of unpaid carers are female, and around 10% of women and girls in England and Wales provide unpaid care. Women aged 55–59 are the most likely to be carers, with around one in five providing support. Older women are also more likely to provide the highest levels of care, with many providing 50 hours or more of care each week.
Unpaid care can have a significant impact on wellbeing. In the 2025 Carers Leeds survey, many women carers reported feeling persistently stressed, experiencing disrupted sleep and struggling to find time for themselves. Others shared that caring can affect their physical health and leave them feeling lonely or isolated.
At Carers Leeds, we recognise the dedication and resilience of women carers in all communities and work to ensure they can access guidance, information and supportive spaces where they can connect with others who understand their experiences. The groups featured below are just some of the ways we support women who are unpaid carers in Leeds.
This reflects the International Women’s Day 2026 theme, Give to Gain — when support is shared and communities come together, women carers feel recognised, supported and able to thrive.
Wellbeing Group for Carers (Women only)
Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service, 43 Park Square North, LS1 2NP
Together Women's Group
Dewsbury Road Community Hub, 190 Dewsbury Road
