June 08, 2026 - 153 views
Unpaid carers across Conwy are being encouraged to seek support and connect with local services as part of this year’s Carers Week.
The annual awareness campaign shines a spotlight on the vital role played by unpaid carers, many of whom dedicate countless hours each week to looking after family members, friends or neighbours who are ill, disabled, elderly or living with long-term health conditions.
To mark Carers Week, Conwy County Borough Council’s carers team is hosting a series of drop-in sessions at Coed Pella in Colwyn Bay on June 10 and 11 between 11.30am and 1.30pm.
The events will provide an opportunity for carers to speak directly with staff, access information and learn more about the support available locally, whether they care for an adult, a child, or are themselves a young carer.
The initiative comes as organisations across Wales continue to highlight the enormous contribution unpaid carers make to communities and public services every day.
According to national estimates, hundreds of thousands of people across Wales provide unpaid care, often balancing their caring responsibilities alongside work, education and family life. Many take on the role unexpectedly after a loved one becomes ill or develops additional care needs.
While caring can be rewarding, it can also place significant pressures on people’s physical health, mental wellbeing, finances and social lives. Campaigners have long argued that many carers remain “hidden”, not recognising themselves as carers or being unaware of the support and assistance available to them.
In rural areas such as parts of North Wales, carers can face additional challenges including travel distances, limited public transport and difficulties accessing respite services or support networks.
Carers Week aims to raise awareness of these issues while encouraging carers to identify themselves and seek help before reaching crisis point.
In North Wales, local authorities, health boards and voluntary organisations offer a range of services including carers’ assessments, wellbeing support, information and advice, training opportunities and help accessing financial support.
Young carers, who often juggle school or college alongside caring responsibilities at home, are also a particular focus of support programmes across the region.
Conwy County Borough Council says its drop-in sessions are designed to help ensure carers know where to turn for advice and understand the services available to support them in their caring role.
A spokesperson said Carers Week is an important opportunity to recognise the year-round contributions made by unpaid carers in Conwy County and to help make sure they can access the support and information they need.
Alongside the events, the council has published information and resources on its website to coincide with Carers Week.
Anyone unable to attend the sessions can find further information through the council’s carers webpages or contact the Community Wellbeing Team on 01492 577449 or by emailing stayingwell@conwy.gov.uk.
As communities across North Wales mark Carers Week, the message is clear: carers play an essential role in supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people, and ensuring they receive the recognition, support and advice they need remains a priority throughout the year.
