Carers Week 2025

9^th - 15^th June
This year’s theme is 'Caring About Equality'. Take a look to see what's on near you:

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We are inviting all our unpaid carers to a week of events and activities to celebrate the amazing work you do!

If you are not yet already registered with us, you can click on the link below for more information, or you are welcome to attend one of our main events in your local area.

Online

Free Training - become a carer friendly employer

ONLINE - Tuesday 10th or Thursday 12th June 12-1pm

Open to all employers working within our adult unpaid carer service areas of Kent (Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale), Lewisham, and the City of London.

Free Training - identifying and supporting young carers

ONLINE - Thursday 12th June - 12pm to 1:30pm

Open to all professionals working throughout Kent (excluding Medway), East Sussex, and the London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich, Havering, Lewisham, and Southwark.

Kent

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Sheerness health and wellbeing event

Monday 9th June - 10am to 1pm

Looking to improve your health? Pop in to speak to us and other service providers at Sheerness Job Centre Plus.

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Information stall in Darent Valley Hospital

Tuesday 10th June - 10am to 2pm

Come and say hello, chat to our team about being a carer, find out about our services and learn how to access support.

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Learn about support available in Dartford

Tuesday 10th June - 10am - 2pm

Drop into Temple Hill Community Centre for our Carers Connecting event. Chat to other and meet service providers that can offer support with your caring role.

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Celebration Cream Teas

Tuesday 10th June

For all registered carers living in Gravesend, Sheppey and Sittingbourne.

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Par-Tea in the park!

Wednesday 11th June - Dartford Central Park

For all registered unpaid adult carers living in Swanley and Dartford. Join us for activities, prizes and light refreshments.

Walking for wellbeing in Swanley Park

Friday 13th June - 11am to 1pm

We are inviting our unpaid carers in Swanley to join us for a wellbeing walk around Swanley Park.

Lewisham

Grab a morning tea with us in Deptford

Monday 9th June - 10am to 12pm

Join us and other unpaid carers for tea and chats at 2000 Community Action Centre

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Learn how we can support you

Monday 9th June - 1pm to 4pm

Come and chat to us in the foyer at Corbett Community Library for any advice or guidance around your caring role.

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Enjoy a tea and chat at Goldsmith Community Centre

Tuesday 10th June - 10am to 1pm

Unpaid carers can enjoy a warm welcome with a hot drink and snack, meet others and talk to us about any support needs with your caring role.

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Sydenham Garden guided tour

Tuesday 10th June - 1pm to 3pm

We are inviting unpaid carers in Lewisham to join us on a guided tour of Sydenham Garden. Limited spaces are availabe!

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Celebrate Carers Week with us at Glass Mill Leisure Centre

Wednesday 11th June - 10:30am to 3pm

All Lewisham unpaid carers, their family and friends are welcome to join us for a celebration day, with music, activities, stall holders and talks.

Trip to Kew Gardens

Thursday 12th June

We are inviting our unpaid carers in Lewisham on a trip to Kew Gardens. Spaces are limited, so please book now!

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Chat to us and learn about the support we can offer

Friday 13th June - 10am to 12pm

Pop in and see us in the foyer of Downham Health and Leisure Centre and learn how we support unpaid carers in Lewisham.

Join us for a celebration at Ignition Brewery with 50% off your first drink!

Friday 13th June - 2pm to 4pm

We are inviting our Lewisham adult unpaid carers and their cared-for, for a drink to celebrate Carers Week and the amazing contribution carers make to society.

Register as an unpaid carer and receive support

Imago supports unpaid adult carers in Kent, (Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and Swale), the City of London, and Lewisham, who are providing help and support to a family member or friend.

If you are a carer, we are here to help you balance your caring role with your own wellbeing.

Find out more

What is Carers Week?

Carers Week is an annual campaign led by Carers UK to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution made to families and communities.

This year’s theme, ‘Caring about Equality’, will focus on highlighting the challenges and inequalities faced by unpaid carers across the UK, calling for a fairer society where they have access to greater support.

We can work together for an equal society, where carers are recognised, valued and supported.

For more information on Carers Week and to get involved in the campaign, please see the Carers Week website

Carers Week 9th-15th June 2025

We're proud to be supporting Carers Week 2025.

This year's theme is Caring about Equality, and from 9th-15th June we will be joining the call for greater equality for unpaid carers with events and activities across our carer support services.

6th May 2025

Walk and Talk group for unpaid carers

A great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet others, and access support in Dartford and Swanley.

23rd April 2025

Free gardening club for unpaid carers in Dartford

Calling all our unpaid carers living in Dartford! Come and join our new, free gardening club starting in June. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply enjoy pottering outside, you are very welcome.

22nd April 2025