Carers Week 2023
Carers Week 2023 will take place between Monday 5th – Sunday 11th June. It’s an annual national campaign to recognise and celebrate the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers, and to raise awareness and highlight the challenges they face.
A carer is someone who provides unpaid care to someone who has a disability, illness, is frail, has a mental health condition or addiction. Many unpaid carers do not recognise themselves as a carer, they see it’s just looking after their spouse or partner, child, friend or neighbour. If you are providing unpaid care to someone, find out how we can support you.
What We Are Doing
Join us at our Olney Support Group and relax over a tea or coffee, indulge in a cake or two and enjoy the company of other carers and the Carers MK team. Join in with our just for fun quiz or sit back and watch if you prefer.
Thursday 1st June 2023, 2pm – 3.30pm
The Olney Centre, High Street, Olney, MK46 4EF
This group is open to all carers aged 18+. No need to book, just pop along.
Carers MK will be attending Newport Pagnell Medical Centre Carers Group to talk about our services.
Monday 5th June 2023, 10am – 12pm
Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, Health Education Room Queens Ave, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8QT
See poster for full details of the group. No booking is required, just pop along.
Join us at our MS Support Group and relax over a tea or coffee, indulge in a cake or two and enjoy the company of other carers and the Carers MK team. Join in with our just for fun quiz or sit back and watch if you prefer.
Monday 5th June 2023, 2pm – 3.30pm
MKCIL, 330 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES
This group is open to all carers aged 18+ and who are caring for someone who has MS. No need to book, just pop along.
Our Hospital Support Workers will have an Information Stand next to the restaurant. Come along and find out how we can support you if you or the person you care for is in hospital.
Tuesday 6th June 2023, 1pm – 3pm
Milton Keynes University Hospital, Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Join us at our Parkinson’s and relax over a tea or coffee, indulge in a cake or two and enjoy the company of other carers and the Carers MK team. Join in with our just for fun quiz or sit back and watch if you prefer.
Wednesday 7th June 2023, 2pm – 3.30pm
MKCIL, 330 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES
This group is open to all carers aged 18+ and who are caring for someone who has Parkinson’s. No need to book, just pop along.
Enjoy craft and other seated fun activities and have the chance to meet staff from the Carers MK Hospital Team and the Milton Keynes University Hospital’s Patient Experience Team, find out what they do and how they may support you should you or a loved one have a hospital admission.
Thursday 8th June 2023, 10am – 12pm
Margaret Powell House, 439 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3BN
To book your place, please email us.
We’ll be at the SEND Drop-In Session. Come and meet us, Milton Keynes SEND IAS, MK Local Offer and Parents and Carers Alliance MK and find out what support there is for children with additional needs and how our services can support you.
Thursday 8th June, 12pm – 1.30pm
The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot, Fullers Slade, MK11 2BD
The Rowans Family Centre, 13A Moorfoot, Fullers Slade, MK11 2BD
Do you have a burning question about Wills or Powers of Attorney? Want to know more about care funding or how best to protect vulnerable loved ones? Or perhaps you would like to be able to support your vulnerable loved ones by managing their finances for them?
Tonina is a Solicitor and Partner with HCR Hewitsons specialising in supporting vulnerable individuals and their families with legal advice. Tonina has a wealth of experience in dealing with Court of Protection applications, Care Funding, Deputyships, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts.
The appointments will be on Friday 9th June and will be for 20 minutes. The first appointment starts at 9.30am. To book an appointment, please email us.
This event is now fully booked.
We are holding an afternoon tea for older carers.
Friday 9th June 2023, 2pm – 3.30pm (approx. finish time)
Browns Milton Keynes, 300 CBX3, Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2EA
This event is open to carers who are aged 75 and over only.