Swindon MPs, Justin Tomlinson and Robert Buckland, have pledged their continued support to carers across Swindon as part of the national awareness campaign Carers Week, which runs from June 9 to 15.
One in eight adults are carers, but the very nature of caring - of being there for a loved one facing ill health or disability - means too often people don't identify themselves as carers and, therefore, miss out on support.
Without the right help and support, caring can have a serious impact on their physical and emotional health, work and finances.
Carers Week Quest 2014 is calling on individuals and organisations across the UK - including community groups, GPs, health and social care professionals, employers - to connect with families in their local communities who are providing care.
To show their support for local carers, Justin and Robert met with the Carers Week supporter charities in Parliament – including Carers UK, Age UK, Carers Trust, Independent Age, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, MS Society and Parkinson's UK.
Justin Tomlinson MP said: "I am delighted to support Carers Week. Carers make a hugely valuable contribution to society and they need support to carry on the vital work they do. That is why I am supporting this campaign to reach out to carers across Swindon and help ensure they don't miss out on support."
Robert Buckland MP said: "By individuals and organisations working together during Carers Week we have a huge opportunity to help thousands of carers and those they support. Carers Week is a wonderful initiative and in Swindon, we have some truly wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly to change lives."
Events will be taking place across the UK during Carers Week in June, to provide carers with advice, information and support with caring. To find out more about events in Swindon click here
