Carers Rights Day
This year Carers Rights Day is taking place in November, and they have an event the day after, on Friday 20 November*, and they’re coming together to help people recognise sooner that they’re a carer.
This year’s theme is:
Because knowing you’re an unpaid carer is the first step to knowing your rights and getting the support you are entitled to.
For many people, it can take years before they realise that they’re a carer.
Often, they simply see what they do as part of being someone’s partner, parent, family member, friend or neighbour.
And all that time they could be missing out on the support and rights available.
Go to the Carers Rights Day Information event and learn about your rights and talk to organisations that can support you in your caring role.
Friday 20 November 2026
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Thatcham Rugby Club, Henwick Worthy Sports Fields, Henwick Lane, Thatcham RG18 3BN.
Organisations will be available on the day with advice and information. These include:
- Reading and West Berkshire Carers Partnership (Age UK Berkshire)
- West Berkshire Council Adult Social Care
- and other various stallholders offering information and advice.
Go and have refreshments and chat to other carers!
Event Agenda:2.00 pm doors open
Speaker – Legal presentation from Silver Time
Speaker – tbc
5.00 pm event close.
Free parking.
No need to pre-book, just turn up!
For further details of the event, contact stephen.hammond@ageukberkshire.org.uk or call 0118 959 4242.
If you need support for your cared for person so you can attend the event, please call to discuss.
