Q&A: Supporting carers in the workplace

Tue 20 / 05 / 25

Q&A: Supporting carers in the workplace

By Brighton Chamber

It is estimated that 1 in 7 of all employees in the UK have a care role outside of their workplace, and balancing work and care can be extremely hard. Without support and understanding at work, carers can experience high levels of stress and exhaustion, impacting their personal and professional lives.

There are different ways that employers can create a carer friendly environment, that not only benefit the employee but also the business.

In this Q&A, Steve Castellari, Engagement and Working Carers Lead at the Carers Centre Brighton & Hove joins Amy Lishman, Head of Member Engagement & Deputy CEO at Brighton Chamber to discuss how employers can take positive steps to create a carer friendly workplace. We’ll be looking at legal responsibilities of employers to carers, what practical steps you can take to support carers in the workplace, and why this is important for all businesses.

Topics we’ll cover including:

Why employers should care about supporting carers in the workplace
What are employers' legal responsibilities to carers?
How to start a conversation about caring roles outside of work
Practical ways to support carers in the workplace
Self-employment and carers
What resources are available for employers to help them support carers in the workplace?

With thanks to our sponsor, BIPC.