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A life of my own

Carers Week 2010 - supporting the UK's six million carers

Carers Week 2010 will highlight

- why supporting carers is crucial

- how carers miss out on things we all take for granted

- what needs to be changed

The theme A life of my own will enable carers to talk about many parts of life that most of us take for granted e.g. family occasions, going on holiday, a meal out, even just chilling out for an evening with no worries or responsibilities

Carers will speak about what they need to have a life of their own, including:

- Access to relevant and practical information, to help them with their caring role

- The opportunity to take a break when they need it

- Support at times of crisis

- Financial support

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Carers Week 2010

Carers Week 2010 will take place from 14-20 June 2010. Read More...

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Government Ministers answer carers questions

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What's happening in your area

Search the Carers Week database to obtain details of Carers Week events and activities in your area in 2009. Read More...

Carers Minister speaks out

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