Carers Week 8-14 June

Together we’re building carer friendly communities. Take a look to see what's on near you:

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We are inviting all unpaid carers to celebrate Carers Week with us!

If you are not yet already registered as a carer 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.

Our carer support services

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Free Training - identifying and supporting young carers

ONLINE - Thursday 11th June - 10am to 11:30am

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

City of London (the square mile)

Carers Week Opening

Monday 8th June - 11am to 12pm

Join us on Zoom with guest speakers Councillor Anne Corbett, and Ellie Ward, Head of Strategy and Performance from the City Corporation

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Musicali Tea Tea for Carers at Holy Sepulchre London

Monday 8th June - 1pm to 3pm

Inviting all unpaid carers living in the City of London (The Square Mile) to come and enjoy afternoon tea, uplifting songs from the community choir and craft activities.

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Horizon 22 Viewing Tower Carers Tour

Tuesday 9th June - 10:30am to 12pm

We are inviting all unpaid carers in the City of London (The Square Mile) to join us for a visit to Horizon 22, London’s highest free viewing platform, where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views from the 58th floor.

Information afternoon with Adult Social Care at Guildhall

Tuesday 9th June - 2pm to 4pm

Join Ian Tweedie Head of City of London Adult Social care and Health Watch for a hands-on information session. No booking required just pop along.

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Carers Information Event at Portsoken Community Centre

Wednesday 10th June - 10:30am to 1pm

Looking for specific advice or support? Drop in and speak with advisors from a range of services from across the City who are here to help.

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Celebrating Carers - Wellbeing Afternoon and Lunch at Portsoken Community Centre

Wednesday 10th June - 1pm to 3:30pm

Enjoy a light lunch, book in for a massage or get your hands decorated with Henna and other fun activities.

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Information Day at Golden Lane Community Centre

Friday 12th June - 10am to 1pm

Join us and local community groups in the City to share information, advice, and support available to carers and the wider public at the Golden Lane Community Centre.

Havering

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Carers Information Day at Rainham Library

Tuesday 9th June - 11am to 3pm

We are warmly inviting unpaid carers living in Havering to join us for an information day at Rainham Library.

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Raising awareness of unpaid carers at Harold Hill Library Community Hub

Thursday 11th June - 12pm to 4pm

Pop in to Harold Hill Library Community Hub to learn more about unpaid carers and the support available in Havering

Kent

Carers Information Stall

Tuesday 9th June - 10am to 2pm

Drop into Darent Valley Hospital for our Carers Week information stall located in the entrance foyer. Chat to our support staff to answer any questions you may have about your caring role.

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Picnic at the Promenade

Tuesday 9th June - Meeting at 12:30pm

Celebrating all unpaid carers in Gravesham, join us on the Promenade for a walk, talk and picnic

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Bring your own picnic at Westminster Fields

Wednesday 10th June - 11:30am to 1:30pm

We are welcoming all unpaid carers in Dartford and Swanley to join us for a bring your own picnic on Westminster Fields.

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Celebration for unpaid carers in Swale

Thursday 11th June - 12:00 to 2:00pm

Join us for tea and cake, friendly chatter and a break from your caring role at Minster Parish Council Building.

Wellbeing Walk

Friday 12th June - 10am to 12pm

We are inviting all carers in Dartford and Swanley to join us for a Wellbeing Walk around Hall Place. Meet with other carers and explore the lovely gardens with us.

Lewisham

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Information day at All Saints Community Centre

Monday 8th June - 10:00am to 1:00pm

All Lewisham unpaid carers are welcome to join us for an information day, with wellbeing activities and stall holders.

Carers afternoon tea celebration

Monday 8th June - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

All Lewisham unpaid carers are welcome to join us for afternoon tea in celebration of Carers Week

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Carers Information Sessions at Grove Centre Church

Tuesday 9th June - 10:00am to 4:00pm

This day will include information sessions and mini training workshops

Get creative in Lewisham

Thursday 11th June - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join us for mini creative sessions where carers in Lewisham can relax, take a break, and chat to our support team over a cup of tea.

Register as an unpaid carer and receive support

Imago supports unpaid adult carers in Kent, (Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and Swale), the City of London, Lewisham, and Havering 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 to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

Our theme for Carers Week 2026 is Building Carer Friendly Communities. This will highlight the impact carer friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere. The campaign will be brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations taking action to ensure more communities understand, recognise, and empower carers.

For more information on Carers Week and to get involved in the campaign, head over to the Carers Week website

Carers Week 8-14 June 2026

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Have your say

Kent County Council (KCC) are undertaking a Health Needs Assessment, which will review the health needs of unpaid carers in Kent. Have your say by completing an online survey by 22nd February.

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Welcome to our Havering Carers Support Service

We support unpaid carers aged 16 and over who live in, or care for someone living in, the London Borough of Havering.

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