You’re Invited: Carers Rights Day Event – Thursday 20 November

9th September 2025

We’re delighted to invite you to our Carers Rights Day celebration—an uplifting and informative day designed with you in mind. Whether you’re new to caring or have been supporting someone for years, this event is a chance to connect with others who understand, learn more about your rights, and take a well-earned break.

Thursday 20 November

BAWA Health and Leisure, 589 Southmead Rd, Bristol, BS34 7RG

10:00am – 2:30pm

This year’s theme is Breaks—reflecting what carers have told us matters most. According to Carers UK’s State of Caring 2024 report, the lack of regular, affordable breaks is one of the biggest challenges carers face, often leading to burnout and poor wellbeing. We’ll be exploring this issue together and sharing practical ways to access support. 

What to expect:

10:00 - 10:30

Registration/Coffee/Carers Breaks Fair

10:30 - 10:35

Introduction
Lindsay McCullam - CEO, Carers Support

10:35 - 11:00

Co-production in Action: Focus Groups, Carers Breaks Directory & Carer Support
Carers Voice Team 

11:00 - 11:15

Carers Breaks in Practice: Examples to Support Your Wellbeing
Rethink - Carers Support Sitting Service - Chinese Community Wellbeing Society

11:15 - 12:00

Carers Breaks Fair
Explore Local Carers Breaks: Meet Providers and Discover What’s Available

12:00 - 13:00

Workshops with your local council

South Gloucestershire Council

We’d like to talk with you about how you can plan ahead in case you’re ever unable to care for the person you look after. This includes thinking about what counts as an emergency and how to prepare for one. Your feedback will help us develop better tools and services to support carers in emergencies.

Bristol City Council

13:00 - 13:45

Light Lunch 
Join us for a Bite to Eat and a Friendly Chat with Carers Breaks Experts

13:45 - 14:30

Wellbeing for Carers
An optional session in the afternoon to help you unwind 

Join us

Booking is essential, and places fill up fast. To reserve your spot, please contact us with your name, contact details, number of places, dietary needs, and whether you’d like to join the wellbeing session.

•  0117 958 9902 
• info@carersbsg.org.uk 

Book online 

Please note: This event is for carers only, and we’re unable to accommodate the person you care for. 

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of support, connection, and inspiration.