DUMFRIES and Galloway’s first-ever unpaid carers conference will take place at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries this autumn.
The D&G Unpaid Carers Conference on Tuesday October 10 is open to unpaid carers and support organisations.
It will include speakers, workshops and information stalls.
Ian Seymour, from organisers CTC, said: “A growing number of us are taking on caring responsibilities for our relatives, friends and neighbours but there is quite often a lack of awareness around the roles and responsibilities of an unpaid carer and limited awareness of the support that is available to them.
“Quite often friends and relatives do not see themselves as unpaid carers or recognise the toll this can take on their own health, so at CTC we are on a journey to work with other organisations and services to identify, support and empower unpaid carers with the primary aim of protecting and improving their health and wellbeing, as well as those they care for.”
He hopes the event will be an opportunity to “share good practice”, “celebrate positive work” and “collectively influence” the support that is available to unpaid carers or those who may become an unpaid carer in the future.
Entry to the conference is free but registration is essential.
