Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
The theme for Carers Week 2026 is 'Building Carer Friendly Communities'. This will highlight the impact carer friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere.
There will be a range of activities taking place across Carmarthenshire during Carers Week 2026. Please see table below for details.
For further information:
| Date & Time | Activity | Booking Instructions |
| Monday 8th June | Coffee Morning for Carers in the Holy Trinity Church Community Hall, Church Lane, Newcastle Emlyn – 10.00am – 12.00pm. |
Drop in - No booking required |
| National Botanic Gardens Guided Tour of the Gardens followed by refreshments – 11.30am – 2.00pm |
Booking required - Carers Week form | Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales or tel: 0300 0200 002 |
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| Parkinsons Group Introduction & Orientation session at the Living Well Centre, Carmarthen 2.00pm – 4.00pm |
Drop in - No booking required | |
| Hospital Discharge Carers Officer Stand @ Llandovery Hospital, between 2.30 – 5pm. Main ward entrance (x) |
Drop in - No booking required | |
| Tuesday 9th June | Beach Break & BBQ at Llanelli St. Elli Bay / North Dock 6.00pm – 8.00pm – enjoy an informal carers get together, BBQ and fun beach games (optional participation). |
Booking required – Carers Week form | Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales or tel: 0300 0200 002 |
| Hospital Dishcarge Service Information Stand @ Glangwili Hospital, outside pharmacy or Main Canteen between 10am and 3pm |
Drop in - No booking required | |
| Botanical Printing Workshop for Carers at the Lantern Centre, Llanelli - 10.00am – 12.00pm |
Booking required through Adferiad - 0333 121 1332 or via email - carersincarms@adferiad.org |
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| Wednesday 10th June | Dinefwr Park – Ranger led guided walk 1.00pm – 3.00pm to include the millpond to see dragonflies and tour of Dinefwr House followed by refreshments at the café. |
Booking required through Adferiad - 0333 121 1332 or via email - carersincarms@adferiad.org |
| Hospital Discharge Service Information Stand outside Costa @ Prince Philip Hospital – between 9.30 and 2.30 |
Drop in - No booking required | |
| Thursday 11th June |
Caring in a Digital World for Beginners – overview of technology to aid your caring role. Digital Coach available to help with your tech questions – 10.30am – 12.30pm Ammanford Pensioners Hall followed by refreshments. |
or drop-in Carers Week form | Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales or tel: 0300 0200 002 |
| Money Matters Carers MOT Expert advice on financial support available for carers inc. grants, discounts & welfare benefits – 1.0pm – 3.00pm Ammanford Pensioners Hall followed by refreshments |
or drop-in Carers Week form | Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales or tel: 0300 0200 002 |
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| Crafty Crusaders at the National Botanic Gardens – get creative with Arts Care Gofal Celf with this fun session – all abilities welcome 1.30pm |
Booking required - 01267 243815 | |
| Fri 12th June | Carer Coffee Morning & Meet & Greet local Social Work Teams- Llanelli Library – 11.00am – 3.00pm |
Drop in – no booking required |
| CCISS Information stand at Waterstones – Carmarthen (Weather Permitting) |
Drop in – no booking required | |
| Thursday 18th June |
Stand Together event – outside Zion Chapel, Island Place, Llanelli – PSU Choir, African Drumming, info stands & speakers |
Drop in – no booking required |
