North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus (CTP), North East Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Carers Centre (part of the George Hardwick Foundation) are working in partnership to organise several events for carers in support of National Carers Rights Day.

The theme of National Carers’ Rights Day (December 4) this year is ‘Caring for your income and pension’ and aims to increase uptake of benefits available to carers and their families, ensure that carers access their rights under relevant legislation and raise awareness of the needs of carers.The campaign will help individuals recognise themselves as carers and ensure that carers are aware of and take up their right to request flexible working.

Barbara Marshallsay, associate director for integrated commissioning at the CTP said: “National and local carers events like these help to recognise the valuable role carers play both to the person they care for and the community as a whole.

“I would encourage all local carers to come along to one of these free events and would particularly encourage any carers in the community who have not come forward to identify themselves as a carer and take advantage of the support and services available to them.”

Details of the two local events planned for carers are included below.Carers can just turn up at either event; there is no need to book a place in advance.

Monday November 30, 9.30am, Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes

Free showing of White Christmas at Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes, where carers can come along and watch a showing of the film for free, socialise with other carers and gain information on the support and services available to carers locally.
9.30am Registration and coffee
10.15am Film starts
12.15pm Light buffet lunch

Friday December 4, 10am – 3pm (drop-in event), NE Lincs Carers Centre, Victoria Street, Grimsby

Open day at the North East Lincolnshire Carers Centre, where carers can take part in taster holistic therapy sessions, have a free health check and gain a wealth of advice and information from social care support, benefits advice and carers rights.There will be mince pies and drinks available throughout the day.

Anyone who is currently providing care and wants further information on help available should contact or visit: North East Lincolnshire Carers Centre, 54-60 Victoria Street, Grimsby.Telephone 0845 3025525