Carers Week (8–14 June 2026) is a national campaign recognising the vital contribution of unpaid carers and the importance of carer friendly communities that support their health and wellbeing. 

Across the UK, millions of people provide unpaid care for a loved one due to illness, disability, mental health needs or addiction.  

In Bromley, it’s estimated that 1 in 12 people are carers.  

While caring can be rewarding, it can also impact carers’ own health - making access to support and time to rest essential. 

Supporting unpaid Carers

Bromley Well supports unpaid carers of all ages to access the practical, emotional and financial support they need. 

In addition, during the last year, we’ve worked alongside colleagues and carers themselves to raise their voice and advocate for their recognition and rights in Bromley and further afield. 

• Accessing the local Household Support Fund to get £110,000 Carers Crisis Funding for carers by the end of March 2026.
• Hosting a Director General from the Department of Work and Pensions and Carers Trust at a meeting with local unpaid carers and frontline staff, providing insight and feedback on the experiences of carers accessing the benefits system.
• Producing a new “Carers Starter Pack” for health and care providers to use across the system but particularly for supporting unpaid carers identified at hospital discharge. 
• Working with Carers Trust and NHS London to get Bromley Well access to the Universal Care Plan (UCP) so we can help carers write their own Carers Contingency Plans (CCP) viewable across the health and care system, to improve care and support.  

What’s happening during Carers Week 

To celebrate Carers Week, Bromley Well and partners are offering a range of free activities for unpaid carers, providing opportunities to relax, connect and take a break. 

Highlights include: 

Mutual Carers Summer Lunch 

Get Free Support using the NHS App

Mental Health Carers session on contingency planning 

Afternoon Tea for Adult Carers 

National Trust walk for Mental Health Carers

Older Carers Garden Party 

Young Carers Red Carpet Celebration 

Find full details of all events and how to sign up via our events page
Download the programme here (pdf)

If you would like support in your caring role, you can: 

Call Freephone 0808 278 7898 

Refer yourself to Bromley Well 

David Walker, CEO at BTSE, said: 

“Unpaid carers play an essential role in our communities, with their contribution worth an estimated £184 billion a year. It is vital they are recognised and supported to look after their own health and wellbeing. 

We encourage anyone caring for a loved one in Bromley to register with Bromley Well and tell their GP they are a carer. This Carers Week, we want every carer to feel valued and to take some well-earned time for themselves.”