Carers Rights Day Information Event in Thatcham - 20 November 2025

Are you an unpaid carer? Come to our event!

Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they’re entitled to in terms of support and benefits. 

Carers should not have to miss out on support designed to reduce some of the pressures caring can bring. Whether they care 24/7 or juggle care with work and family life, are new to caring or have been for many years, and wherever they live in the UK – all carers deserve to understand their rights and be supported to use them if they wish.

Thursday 20 November 2025

2.00-5.30 pm

at Thatcham Rugby Club, Henwick Worthy Sports Fields, Henwick lane, Thatcham RG18 3BN

Organisations available on the day with advice and information.

• Reading and West Berkshire Carers Partnership
• Age UK Berkshire
• West Berkshire Council Adult Social Care
• Eight Bells
• Crossroads
• Alzheimer’s Society
• Patient Information Point
• West Berkshire Council Young Carers
• And other various stallholders to offer information and advice

Event Agenda 

2.00 – Doors Open

2.30–2.40 – Opening Remarks

2.40–3.40 – Legal Presentation (Silver Line)

3.40–4.10 – Carers Rights Talk from West Berkshire Council Adult Social Care

4.10-5.30 – Open session – information stalls

Chat to other carers in our free café area with cakes and ‘world tea tasting’ experience.  

Free parking.  

No need to pre-book - just turn up!

For further details of this event email: stephen.hammond@ageukberkshire.org.uk or call 0118 959 4242.

If you need support for your cared for person so you can attend this event, please call to discuss.