North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson joined Swindon Carers Centre to celebrate Carers Rights Day.
Carers Rights Day is an annual national awareness campaign organised by the charity Carers UK, which aims to reach as many of the 6.5 million carers in the UK as possible with information about their rights and the financial and practical help they are entitled to, including benefits such as Carer’s Allowance, breaks, and access to equipment and technology which can help them in their caring role. This year's Carers Rights Day campaign will focus on raising awareness of the rights that unpaid carers have. The pandemic has had a massive impact on the lives of carers, and it’s more important than ever that carers are aware of what they have the right to.
Justin, and fellow Swindon MP Robert Buckland, joined a number of different stakeholders for a virtual event to discuss a number of issues affecting carers. Those contributing included: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership, SEND Families Voice, Gloucester MIND, Swindon Carers Centre and the directors of adult social care and children’s services.
Justin said “It was a pleasure to join Swindon Carers Centre for this fantastic event. Carers play such a vital role, and it is important their hard work is recognised. Bringing together organisations such as MIND, SEND Families Voice and Swindon Borough Council opens up a discussion about what we can do to support carers and their families.”
