Wirral Carers Alliance

09/06/2026

Carers Week: Building Carer Friendly Communities Report

To mark 2026, Carers UK and Carers Week supporter charities have published new research about carer friendly communities.

The research, based on polling of over 4,000 members of the public, found that, concerningly, nearly half (44%) of people currently caring do not feel their role as an unpaid carer is understood or valued by their community.

Some organisations and services are seen as more carer friendly than others. Whilst 67% of current and former carers using a pharmacy said it was carer friendly, over a fifth (21%) of current and former carers who had used public transport said it was not carer friendly."

Read the full report on the carers week website:

https://www.carersweek.org/about-carers-week/latest-news/posts-folder/2026/june/building-carer-friendly-communities-report/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSVaG5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeh4Zn5vclU_vBcKqkYgSjmhvA5vCusq1y8wfKCb8TEbNZI7N_H4gbljE-824_aem_iSi-5IZkh87iHc_logZkGw

To mark the start of Carers Week 2026, Carers UK and Carers Week supporter charities have today published new research about carer friendly communities. Carer friendly communities are places, spaces, services and community groups where unpaid carers are recognised, understood, and valued.

09/06/2026

Are you looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill?

💡 This we can help you understand what rights and support you’re entitled to ⤵️
https://bit.ly/47FEJ80

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

Our Commitment to Carers Conference at Eureka Science + Discovery is now officially open 🎉🥳 Come on down and speak to us and all of the fantastic organisations here today. We can’t wait to see you 🥰

07/06/2026

06/06/2026

Do you care for someone at home?

Do you need support to care for someone at home?

The Carers Conference is the place to come and find that support!

Monday from 10am at Eureka, Wallasey, CH44 6NR
FREE to Attend
FREE Parking

https://www.wirralcarersalliance.com/event-details-registration/commitment-to-carers-conference-2026-1

06/06/2026

Commitment to Carers Conference
'Building Carer Friendly Communities'
Join Us on Monday at Eureka from 10am

Highlights for the Day! ℹ️

🫂 We have over 50 organisations joining us at the event, some with multiple services and teams joining them in the Support Marketplace.

📢 The Professional Panel starts at 1pm.
We will be welcoming key representatives from Social Care, the NHS Trust, Primary Care and Carer Support Organisations to sit in partnership and take part in a Q&A session where Carers are asked to submit topics and questions for discussion.

👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏼🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏼 There are several Theatre presentations across the day from 'Carer Support Services and how we can all be more Carer friendly' to 'Organisations offering practical support and how to keep well in caring.'

📖 The Workshop area will host sessions designed to support, educate and empower.
🔄This includes three Carer Strategy Reviews across the day - 11am, 2.20pm and 5.20pm - Carers will be taking part in honest conversations about what the priorities would look like for them and where focus areas could be for the next phase of the strategy starting at the End of 2026/Early 2027.

🏘️ We have the Community Hub area at the Conference for 'Building Carer Friendly Communities'
This is a space for the Community Groups and Wirral Charity and Voluntary Sector organisations to drop in and support Carers.

Everyone Welcome - Just follow the steps on the website below:
Book a FREE Ticket -

Highlighting the Power of Building Carer Friendly Communities and the Difference they can Make to Carers’ Lives SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO SELECT SESSION TICKETS BEFORE CLICKING BUY TICKETS

04/06/2026

Are you all set for the Conference on Monday?
'Commitment to Carers' Conference at Eureka, Wallasey on Monday 8th June

'Building Carer Friendly Communities'

FREE TICKETS AND FREE ALL-DAY PARKING

Whether you have caring responsibilities and supporting someone or know others that care - All are Welcome!

"We know caring can be hard and committing to social events difficult. Please bring loved ones with you if that will make it easier for you to attend and connect to support."

TICKETS - Stay for as long or as little as you can
FREE tickets are available on
www.wirralcarersalliance.com
or via Eventbrite
10am to 1pm - Morning Session
1pm to 4pm - Afternoon Session
4pm to 7pm - Evening Session

If you don't get the opportunity for FREE tickets on the WCA Website or via Eventbrite, We can register visitors at the Event on the Day.
Just speak to the team on reception when you arrive.
You can also email us at [email protected] with your request

✔ Hear from inspiring speakers

✔ Discover local support services

✔ Connect with fellow Carers

✔ Have your voice heard

✔ Meet with Health & Social Care Teams

✔ Participate in the Carers Strategy Review

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference on Monday 8th June

https://www.wirralcarersalliance.com/commitment-to-carers-conference