Haringey's Carer of the Year Award

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Carer of the Year – Nominations now open!

Vote now for Carer of the Year 2012.  The award highlights the invaluable work of Haringey’s unpaid carers who look after members of their family or a friend.

 

Do you know or work with one of the estimated 16,000 unpaid carers in the borough who deserves recognition?

 

Attached is the nomination form.  Nominations can be from individuals, groups or organisations.  They must be for someone who looks after someone who is living in Haringey.  This year there are two categories, carers who are under 18 and those who are 18 and over.

 

Please return completed nomination forms to [e-mail]

 

Nominations close on 27 May.  The winner will be announced during Carers Week.

 

For further information and to vote online visit www.haringey.gov.uk/carersaward.htm

 

 

National Carers Week

June 18^th – 24^th is National Carers Week.  Carers Week is a celebration of the contribution made by carers.  This year’s theme is In Sickness and In Health.

 

To recognise carers locally, a programme of activities is being put together.  A number of activities will be provided by the local organisations supporting carers in the borough.  To find out more and to view the emerging programme visit: www.haringey.gov.uk/carersweek.htm

 

Please share the programme and details of the Carer of the Year award with any carers you may work with.

 

If you have any questions please contact Reneé Taylor 020 8489 3420 or email [e-mail]