Your Rights As A Working Carer
If you are a working carer, you are not alone. It is estimated that there are over 3 million working carers in the UK. Here is information about how you can make your dual roles – worker and carer, as stress free as possible.
Carers UK has information relating to your rights as a worker.
Carers UK says
“Seeking support in the workplace. Do I have to tell my employer about my caring responsibilities? No, it is up to you whether you tell your employer or not. As an employee, you have some statutory rights (your employer must offer these), but your employer may also offer additional support. Before you decide to speak to your employer, you should find out more about your employer’s policy for supporting carers. Do this by checking your staff handbook or intranet or speaking to your
- Line manager
- HR/personnel department
- Welfare officer or occupational health adviser
- Union or staff representative
- Colleagues
Should I tell other staff?
Colleagues can be very supportive and it may help simply to discuss your situation with someone you can trust at work. You may find that other colleagues are also carers, and that together you are more able to talk to your employer about ways in which you could be supported.”
Flexible working may help you in your role as carer.
The Age UK charity also has information about being a working carer.
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