Residents who help care for a family member, friend or neighbour are being invited to a free Derby City Carers Week information and advice event at Derby Market Hall on Tuesday 9 June, from 11am to 3pm.
The event is aimed at unpaid carers across Derby, including people supporting someone who could not manage without their assistance because of illness, disability, mental health issues or addiction. It is open to anyone in that position, whether or not they usually describe themselves as a carer.
Organised by the Derby City Council Neighbourhoods team, the session will bring together more than 50 organisations and services, with presentations, information stalls and advice linked to a range of caring responsibilities.
Free advice at Derby Market Hall on 9 June
The Derby City Carers Week information and advice event will take place at Derby Market Hall, Derby, on Tuesday 9 June between 11am and 3pm.
Entry is free. The source notice says the event is open to anyone who helps support someone who could not manage without their assistance. No booking requirement was listed in the source information.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Derby City Carers Week information and advice event |
| Date | Tuesday 9 June |
| Time | 11am to 3pm |
| Venue | Derby Market Hall, Derby |
| Cost | Free |
| Organiser | Derby City Council Neighbourhoods team |
The event sits within Carers Week, the national annual campaign that recognises unpaid carers, raises awareness of the challenges they face and helps connect people with advice and support. This year’s theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities.
Readers looking at support elsewhere in the country may also find this related guide to free Carers Week events in Cheshire East useful for comparison.
More than 50 organisations and services expected
The programme is built around practical contact with support services. More than 50 organisations and services are due to attend, alongside presentations and information stalls.
The source information says support will cover a range of caring responsibilities. That matters for residents whose caring role may not fit a single category: some people may be helping with daily tasks, others may be supporting someone affected by mental health issues, disability, illness or addiction.
A central aim of the event is to help people recognise when the help they provide makes them an unpaid carer. Many residents may be carrying out regular caring responsibilities for relatives, friends or neighbours without using that term, which can mean they miss advice or services that are intended for them.
Councillor Sarah Chambers, Cabinet Member for Cost of Living, Equalities and Communities, said many carers do not always see themselves as carers, and that events like this help people find support, advice and services available to them.
Support for carers who may not use that label
The event is not limited to people already registered with a service or formally identified as carers. The source notice frames it around the practical reality of helping someone who could not manage without assistance.
That includes people caring for family members, friends or neighbours. It also includes support linked to illness, disability, mental health issues or addiction.
For some Derby residents, the useful part of the day may be speaking directly to organisations at information stalls. For others, the presentations may help explain what support exists for wellbeing, finances and caring responsibilities, as referenced in the council’s notice.
The event also includes accessibility support. British Sign Language interpretation and translations in multiple languages will be available to help make the session accessible to more residents.
What to know before attending
The confirmed details are straightforward: Derby Market Hall, Tuesday 9 June, 11am to 3pm, free entry, and an audience of unpaid carers or people who think they may be in a caring role.
The source notice did not list transport arrangements, refreshments or a booking process. It did confirm that the event will include presentations, information stalls, more than 50 organisations and services, British Sign Language interpretation and translations in multiple languages.
Source: Derby Scraper
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