Carers Week will bring unpaid and family carers together across Shropshire from Sunday 7 June to Sunday 14 June, with activities arranged by Shropshire Council’s Carers Support Team.
The week is aimed at people who care for a family member or friend, including those who may not yet describe themselves as carers. The council says the programme is designed to offer time away from caring responsibilities, a chance to meet other carers, and access to information and support.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Carers Week 2026 |
| Dates | Sunday 7 June to Sunday 14 June |
| Times | Individual activity times have not been specified |
| Venue | Various locations across Shropshire |
| Cost | Not specified by the council |
| Booking | Email shropshire.carers@shropshire.gov.uk or call 01743 341995 |
| Who it is for | Unpaid and family carers in Shropshire |
Activities across the Shropshire countryside
Shropshire Council says its carers support team has organised a range of events and competitions to recognise unpaid and family carers in the community. The activities are taking place across Shropshire, with the council pointing carers to the programme for individual activity details.
The source does not list specific venue addresses or activity times, so carers who want to attend should check the programme before making plans. Booking is being handled directly through the Shropshire Council Carers Support Team by email or phone.
The council describes the activities as a way for carers to take a break, enjoy the Shropshire countryside, connect with others in a similar position, and spend time on fun and relaxation. Contributors named by the council include the National Garden Scheme, National Trust, Mobilise, Jenna Blair Yoga, Hodnet Hall Gardens, Shropshire Museums, Theatre Severn, Hawkstone Park Follies, The Citadel, Daniels Mill and Highley Severn Centre.
A week built around carer-friendly communities
Carers Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness of unpaid caring and encourages people who may not think of themselves as carers to recognise that role and seek support. This year’s theme focuses on building carer-friendly communities and the difference those communities can make to daily life.
A carer, in the council’s description, is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse issue, or who needs extra help as they get older.
That caring role can begin suddenly, such as after an accident in the family or when a child is born with a disability. It can also build slowly over time, as a parent, partner or friend needs more help with daily life.
The support carers provide can vary widely. For some people, it may mean a few hours a week collecting prescriptions or preparing meals. For others, it may involve emotional support, personal care, or help throughout the day and night.
Why Shropshire carers are being urged to come forward
Margarete Davies, carer lead and manager of Shropshire Carers, said caring for someone else can be rewarding, but can also be tiring, frustrating, lonely and isolating.
She warned that when people do not identify themselves as carers and do not receive information and help early, their own health and wellbeing can be affected. The council says Carers Week is also an opportunity to thank unpaid and family carers in Shropshire for the support they give others.
For readers who are unsure whether the week applies to them, the council’s definition is broad. It includes adults supporting adults, young carers, and people whose caring responsibilities may have increased gradually rather than through one clear event.
How to book a place
Anyone who wants to attend activities in the Carers Week programme should book through Shropshire Council’s Carers Support Team.
Bookings can be made by emailing shropshire.carers@shropshire.gov.uk or calling 01743 341995. The same team provides information, advice and support for adult carers of adults and young carers across Shropshire.
Specific activity times, venue addresses and programme details were not included in the council notice, so those details should be confirmed when booking a place.
Source: Shropshire Council Newsroom
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This preview is based on Shropshire Council’s published notice and keeps unconfirmed programme details clearly marked as not specified.
- Confirmed the event dates as Sunday 7 June to Sunday 14 June 2026.
- Confirmed the event is for unpaid and family carers in Shropshire.
- Confirmed booking contact details as shropshire.carers@shropshire.gov.uk and 01743 341995.
- Marked activity times, specific venue addresses and cost as not specified where the notice...
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- 2026-06-01 14:54
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