Supporting working carers

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Supporting working carers

Supporting working carers Working to make Leeds the best city for carers Carers Leeds is the only organisation in Leeds whose main focus is on the needs of unpaid carers. We are a charity and provide professional information and support to help carers in their caring role. We also focus on working carers through partnering with employers in the city.

Supporting working carers What we are going to cover What is the aim of our project? How have we gone about it? Results so far Lessons learnt so far Next steps Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300 | Web: www.carersleeds.org.uk

Supporting working carers Who is a working carer? Someone who is employed and also a cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. Source: Carers UK

Supporting Working Carers Our aims: To raise awareness of Working Carers issues with employers in Leeds To develop an understanding of why it is important for employers to care about working carers To work with employers and working carers to identify and provide practical ways to advise and support them. To develop a community of proactive employers in the Leeds area Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300 | Web: www.carersleeds.org.uk

Working Carers Project Phases: Research Partnerships Practical action

Supporting working carers 1 in 9 employees is a working carer 42% of working carers are men Source: Carers UK

1 in 6 Supporting working carers carers give up work or reduce their hours to care. Source: Carers UK

Supporting working carers What are the issues for working carers Time Priorities Distance Access Guilt Conflict Juggling priorities Stress and work

Supporting working carers

How do I identify carers? Supporting working carers How do I identify carers?

Our partners Leeds University Clarions Solicitors Yorkshire Bank Skills for Care St Gemma’s Hospice Becketts University Direct Line The West Yorkshire Branch of the CIPD HMRC Leeds CC

Supporting working carers With Employers Information Working Carers Employers Community Interactive toolkit Case studies Technology Individual employer support Ask the question – why is it important for us as HR professionals and managers to be concerned about Working carers? Work in groups or in pairs Flip chart the answers Should end up with some clear pointers Summarise by Slides: Business, ethical and legal reasons.

Supporting working carers Support for carers

Supporting working carers Any questions?

Supporting working carers Thank you Val Hewison – Chief Executive, Carers Leeds Andrew Walsh – Project Manager, Carers Leeds Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300 Web: www.carersleeds.org.uk