On Wednesday 13 December, Stephen attended an event run by Carers UK to learn about the resources available to support people with unpaid caring responsibilities.
Unpaid carers are people who look after friends or family members who have a disability or need extra support as they age. There were five million unpaid carers in the England and Wales in the 2021 Census. In Newham, 21,556 people, or 6.5% of the population, are unpaid carers.
At the event on Wednesday, Carers UK shared several resources that can help unpaid carers. These included Carers UK’s website, which has a large repository of practical support, and their helpline, which is available on 0808 808 7777 from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Carers UK also offer “Care for a Cuppa” online meet-ups to connect unpaid carers, and they have created Jointly - an app designed to make caring easier and less stressful.
“I was delighted to meet with Carers UK and hear about the important work they are doing to support carers across the UK and in East Ham,” Stephen said after the event. “Carers are invaluable to our communities.”
