Carers Champion Councillor Sian James with (Front): Maureen Canton, Pembrokeshire Carers Outreach and Anne Isaac, PAVS. Back: Mel Richards Pembrokeshire County Council and Phil Marsden from the Pensions Service
Over 50 Carers and their supporters attended a Carers Rights Day in Haverfordwest last week.
Organised by Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and other voluntary groups, the event highlighted the benefits and services available to Carers in the County.
Friday’s event also saw the launch of a new Carers Pack, which has been developed by the County Council and voluntary organisations.
Speeches and workshops throughout the day focused on ways in which Carers can look after their health as well as learn about their pensions and benefits entitlements.
In the afternoon they were able to relax with taster sessions of complementary therapies.
There are estimated to be over 14,000 Carers in Pembrokeshire who provide support to their chronically ill, disabled or frail partners, relatives and friends.
The care they provide is unpaid and estimated to save the UK £87billion every year.
