Carers Rights Day 2025 - Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights

Carers Rights Day 2025 – “Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights”
Presented by Matthew McKenzie at CaringMind ([https://caringmindblog.com](https://caringmindblog.com))
On Thursday 20 November 2025 we mark Carers Rights Day — the UK-wide campaign led by Carers UK to ensure unpaid carers are aware of their legal rights and know how to access the support they deserve.

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00:00 start
00:10 Introduction to Carers Rights Day 2025 and the theme "know your rights, use your rights"
00:49 Definition and explanation of what an unpaid carer is
01:43 Overview of key carer rights including assessments and having views considered
01:52 Right to carer assessment for those caring for someone with long-term health needs
02:39 Right to be identified as a carer by your GP practice
03:07 Right to flexible working and unpaid carers leave for working carers
04:19 How to request and obtain a carers assessment from local authority
05:02 How to register as a carer with your GP for additional support
06:05 Right to be involved in hospital discharge planning
06:31 Conclusion emphasizing the importance of using your rights as a carer

If you’re caring for someone — or juggling caring with work, family or your own wellbeing — this video is for you. You are doing something incredible. Understanding your rights is your first big step to feeling supported, confident and valued.

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Share this video with other carers, friends or employers — let’s make sure no carer feels alone or unaware this Carers Rights Day.

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