News
New Group Being Launched!
Support Group for carers and the person they care for. Carers Support (Bexley) is hosting a new group on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1.30 – 3.30pm at
Thamesmead Library, The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead SE2 9FA
On:
16th January 2025
20th February 2025
20th March 2025
17th April 2025
15th May 2025
19th June 2025
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided or feel free to bring your own refreshments (Donations are welcome). Please call Joanne Flitton on 020 8302 8011 or email joanne@carerssupport.org if you would like to book a place.
Do you know your rights?
This year, Carers Rights Day took place is on Thursday 21 November 2024 – and the theme was recognising your rights.
Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. This year’s theme is ‘recognising your rights’. Click here to view information on your rights from the Bexley Partnership website.
Why Carers Rights Day Matters?
In the UK, millions of people take on caring roles, often without proper recognition or support. Carers Rights Day emphasizes the rights of these unpaid carers, ensuring they understand their entitlements and have access to resources that can help balance caring responsibilities with their own wellbeing.
As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you with information about what you’re entitled to. This helps you feel confident asking for what you need, as well as challenging things when your rights are not being met – whether that be in the workplace or education, in accessing health or social care, or when interacting with other professionals or at home.
As a working unpaid carer, your right to unpaid carers leave
Your right to request flexible working
Your right to ask your GP practice to identify you as a carer
The right, and choice, to request a free flu jab
Protection against discrimination and harassment
Requesting a carers assessment
Being consulted when the person you care for is discharged from hospital
Click here for more information on Carers UK–Carers Rights Day
Carer Money Matters
Carers’ Support (Bexley) and Crossroads Care are working in partnership to deliver the Carer Money Matters project which offers vital free support and advice to unpaid carers and those they care for about their energy bills and other finances. Our Advisor can offer advice on managing and reducing debt and accessing grants and benefits. They will can also provide practical tips on keeping energy bills down. They can also help people get signed up to the Priority Services Register with their energy supplier. This allows you to access extra support with things like meter readings, advance warnings of supply interruptions and alternative options for cooking and heating. Those on the register also get priority reconnection if their supply is interrupted.