Every day in the UK more than 600 people leave employment to care for a loved one, contributing to a growing community of more than 5.8 million unpaid carers. In this one hour session, we’ll explore how workplaces can better support employees with caring  responsibilities, and how we can each play a role in fostering a more compassionate and inclusive culture.

Through practical insights and real-life examples, we’ll discuss the importance of flexibility, open communication, and empathy in creating a supportive environment where carers feel seen, valued, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.

All our sessions are expert-led with customisable content that’s tailored to your needs.

This session is for anyone currently caring for a family member or friend, those who may become carers in the future, managers supporting colleagues with caring responsibilities, and anyone interested in creating a more carer-friendly workplace.

This session is a valuable addition to your workplace wellbeing and inclusion programme and is particularly relevant for your workplace Carers Networks, Parents and Families Networks, Disability Networks or even Wellbeing Networks. 

When should we hold this session?

Many organisations choose to schedule this session around key awareness campaigns to maximise engagement and visibility. Popular times include:

• Mental Health Awareness Week (May) - highlighting the connection between caring responsibilities and wellbeing.
• Carers Week (June) - the UK's annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of unpaid carers and their contribution.
• Carers Rights Day (November) - focusing on carers rights, support and access to information.