A free event has been held for unpaid adult carers to mark the fifth anniversary of Leicestershire County Council’s adult carers’ passport.
Marking Carers Rights Day 2025, the event at Leicester Racecourse was an opportunity for carers to come together to share their experiences and hear more about the work the council is doing to support Leicestershire carers.
Cabinet member for adults and communities, Councillor Carl Abbott, also attended to hear from unpaid carers about what matters to them most, and to acknowledge their hard work looking after their loved ones.
Carers were also asked to share their views and ideas to help shape the council’s new carers’ strategy.
Since Leicestershire’s Carers’ Passport was introduced in 2020 over 10,000 carers passports have been issued.
As well as celebrating the five-year milestone, several carers also took the opportunity to share how the carers’ passport has made a difference to them personally, helping them receive the recognition and support they need.
Councillor Carl Abbott, cabinet member for adult social care, said: “Our carers’ passport is something we’re very proud of. Unpaid carers are hidden heroes within our local communities and this event was a way to say thank you to them.
“We are committed to supporting people, not only to help them realise they’re unpaid carers but also make sure they speak with our adult social care team. This event was a real chance to find out more about carers’ experiences and for them to give us their views.”
Anyone who is caring for someone aged 18+ who lives in Leicestershire and would like to get involved in helping shape the county council’s new Carers’ Strategy can complete the survey on our looking after someone page before 11 January, or email carers@leics.gov.uk for more information.