Carers Rights Day

Each year Carers Rights Day brings organisations together to help carers in the local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to.

Last year, Carers Rights Day was on Thursday 20 November 2025.

Carers Rights Day 2025

Carers Rights Day brings organisations together each year to help unpaid carers understand their rights and access the support they are entitled to. In 2025, Carers Rights Day took place on Thursday 20 November, with the national theme “Know your rights, use your rights.”

To mark the campaign, Carers Support West Sussex (CSWS) delivered a programme of online and in-person activities designed to raise awareness of carers’ rights and reduce isolation. Working alongside 10 partner organisations, CSWS shared a wide range of practical information relevant to people in caring roles. This included talks from a legal firm, funeral directors, and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.

This page acted as a central hub for booking onto Carers Rights Day events in the lead-up to the day and now continues to offer ongoing support through animations, informative videos and images from recent events.

“It was really good to have so much help and advice face to face. The fire prevention talk was particularly entertaining, and I was able to resolve an issue that was concerning me following the talk, which was very helpful.”

Carer who attended the Littlehampton event

“The refreshment table was a welcome sight — I hadn’t had time for breakfast that day. The legal information was exceptionally helpful.”

Carer who attended the Broadbridge Heath event

Find out more about your rights

Carers Rights Day may take place once a year, but support is available all year round. Explore our resources below to learn more about your rights as a carer.

If you need personalised guidance, our team is here to help you understand your options and access the support you’re entitled to.