AFTER a highly successful Carers Week last year, planning is already underway for Carers Week 2016, which will run from June 6 to 12.

Carers Week is an annual campaign which aims to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges that carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

The 2016 campaign will focus on building Carer Friendly Communities – helping all types of communities to help support carers and their families better.

Carers Week is brought to life by the individuals and organisations who come together to organise activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is.

Last year, health organisations, local authorities, libraries, community groups, employers, individuals, carers, politicians, volunteers, businesses, schools, colleges and universities, pharmacies, the media, all got involved in activities helping to build Carer Friendly Communities.

Devon Carers are planning four information days for carers in different parts of the county. The intention is for carers services, voluntary organisations, care providers and others to showcase the advice and support that they can offer to carers.

Also, during Carers Week, Devon Carers will be helping Devon County Council to organise a second Carers Into Employment event, building on the success of the recent Carers Rights Day event.

Devon Carers would like to hear from any carers with suggestions or requests that could be included in the planning of this year’s Carers Week.

For more information visit the website: devoncarers.org.uk .