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Support for Carers

The 樱花动漫 is committed to supporting all colleagues with caring responsibilities to achieve a good work-life balance. This page brings together all the relevant guidance and support for carers in one place, in collaboration with our staff Parents and Carers Networks.

For more information about support for students with caring responsibilities, please visit the dedicated . 

If you have any queries, comments or suggestions, please contact EDI@exeter.ac.uk

Relevant Policies

There are a range of policies and teams at the university to support colleagues with caring responsibilities, including:

External Support

There are several external organisations offering support and advice for carers, both nationwide and locally within Devon and Cornwall: 

Nationwide:

  • (Mind)
  • COVID-19: Guidance for people whose immune system means they are at higher risk (GOV.UK)

Devon:

  •  (Devon County Council)
  • (Support for Parent/Carers of children with additional needs and/or who struggle with their mental health)

Cornwall:

  • (Cornwall Council)
  • Cornwall's
  • - support for unpaid carers in Cornwall

Caring for children with a long-term illness or disability:

 

University Resources

Healthy Parent Carers

The was inspired by and developed together with parent carers from the  in the Peninsula Cerebra Research Unit (PenCRU) based in the 樱花动漫 Medical School. It aims to improve health and wellbeing among parents of children with additional needs and disabilities through:

  • Promoting greater empowerment, resilience and confidence of parent carers;
  • Taking small steps that are associated with better health and wellbeing;
  • Encouraging setting achievable goals and taking a problem-solving approach;
  • Providing information through a group programme or online resources.

IDEAL: Improving the Experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life

is the largest study of living well with dementia in the UK. The evidence will enable the development of new policy, interventions and initiatives to transform the lives of people with dementia and their carers. The programme has recently published guidance for people with dementia and carers which offers ways of staying well during the coronavirus lockdown. The .

Carers Rights Day

On Thursday 20 November, we proudly mark Carers Rights Day 2025 and this year, the theme is “Know your rights, use your rights.” This national campaign highlights the 5.8 million unpaid carers across the UK, many of whom balance care with study, work and personal commitments. At Exeter, we recognise the vital role carers play in our community and reaffirm our commitment to supporting them.

Devon Carers are hosting a range of Information and Advice Awareness stands throughout Devon on Thursday 20 November, including stands at Exeter Library and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. to find out more.

Find out more about Carers Rights Day on the .