You care. We care. Let’s celebrate you.

Are you looking after someone close to you? You might not call yourself a carer, but if you support a friend or family member with illness, disability, mental health needs, frailty, or substance use, that’s exactly what you are. And this week is for you.

Carers Week is a chance to recognise everything you do, every day. It shines a light on the challenges carers face, while helping more people find the support they need. Throughout the week, organisations supporting carers across Dorset have come together to plan a programme of events and activities for carers to get involved in.

What’s on

There are FREE events happening across Dorset in and around Carers Week, and you are warmly invited. Some events are in person and some are online, so you can choose what feels right.

See what carers have said about previous events we have run:

“Thank you so much for all your advice and support. I am just at the start of my journey and today has been so helpful. Thank you!”
Carer, Carers Week Event 2025
“A wonderful day out, as I had never been to Brownsea before. I felt balanced afterwards”
Carer, Carers Week Event 2025
“I cannot tell you how much this made my day. To have my class paid for, really lovely lunch and to know services like yours are out there. Thank you so much. Made my day!”
Carer, Carers Week Event 2025
“It was useful to meet and talk with the different care/support groups”
Carer, Carers Week Event 2024
“The event was so helpful and how lovely it was to speak with so many organisations face to face”
Carer, Carers Week Event 2024
“It was useful being able to speak to lots of different organisations all in one place”
Carer, Carers Week Event 2024

“Brilliant, lots of caring people to point you in the right direction”

Carer, Carers Rights Day event 2025

“Excellent. As a volunteer and been a carer. Information is intel. This event meets those needs. Well organized.”

Carer, Carers Rights Day event 2025

“This was a very useful event. I have collected a lot of information and registered for carers support. Thank you very much. I have a lot to read.”

Carer, Carers Rights Day event 2025

Support doesn’t stop after the week

Carers Week is just the start. Support is here for you all year round:

If you care for someone in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, contact BCP Carer Support:

If you care for someone in the Dorset Council area, contact Help & Care: