To celebrate the launch of Carers Week, 10-16 June 2013, MP Tim Loughton has joined forces with actress Lynda Bellingham to recognise the contribution that carers in East Worthing and Shoreham make on a daily basis.
In a photo call in Westminster, Tim pledged his support to carers across East Worthing and Shoreham as part of the national awareness campaign, Carers Week. The week is an opportunity to celebrate the 6.5 million carers across the UK and raise awareness of the impact that caring has on people’s lives.
In 2013 Carers Week will be focusing on whether the nation is Prepared to Care? The campaign will highlight how the UK’s current carer population is coping, how effectively government is supporting the growing numbers of carers, and whether the wider population is prepared for future caring responsibilities.
As part of Carers Week, a number of events will be held in and around Worthing and Shoreham, to help carers access support and advice. Carers can find out what’s going on at www.carersweek.org.