The achievements of unpaid carers who look after ill, disabled or frail relatives or friends will be recognised during Carers Week next week. 

In Bucks, more than 52,000 people provide unpaid care to a relative or friend who due to illness, disability or frailty cannot manage without their support.

Carers Bucks, a charity that supports unpaid carers of all ages across the county, will be celebrating Carers Week 2017 with events for carers and the local community between June 12 and 18. 

Stephen Archibald, Chief Executive of Carers Bucks, said: “As a society with a rapidly ageing population we cannot afford to ignore carers.

"Carers Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the vital role carers play in our local communities, and we look forward to welcoming people along to our events during the week.

"Too often caring comes at a cost to the carer’s own health and wellbeing, and so it is important they receive help and support for themselves as well as the person they care for."

Carers Week events: 

  • June 13, 10.30am to 12pm - Young Onset Dementia support group - for anyone who caring for someone affected by Young Onset Dementia. Jackson Court, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, HP15 7TZ. 
  • June 15, 10am to 2pm - Information and Pampering event - Carers will have the opportunity to have a free massage at the event, and enjoy a performance by Carers Bucks Carers Choir. Call 0300 777 2722 or email mail@carersbucks.org to book a place. Kings Church Hall, Raans Rd, Amersham.
  • June 16, 10am to 2pm - Carers’ event at Carers Bucks offices in Aylesbury. 
  • June 16, 10am to 2pm - Carers Bucks will be attending the Carers Pamper Day at St Francis Hospice in Berkhamsted.

For more information about Carers Week and Carers Bucks, call 0300 777 2722 or visit www.carersbucks.org or www.carersweek.org.