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Bosworth Battlefield welcomes carers
Kerry took members of her Hinckley & Bosworth carers group to Bosworth Battlefield and Heritage Centre where they received free entry for a year, and a complimentary hot drink. This is available during August 2024 to all carers on production of their Carers Passport. The same offer applies to the 1620s house at Donington le Heath.
What’s on in October
Update from our Energy Advice Worker, April 2024
Working carers now entitled to 1 week unpaid leave per year
On 6th April 2024 it will become the law that employers must offer working carers at least 1 weeks unpaid leave a year, to carry out their caring duties. This will be applied for in the same way as annual leave. The Carers Leave can be taken in half days or whole days, it doesn't have to be the whole week all at once.
Employers cannot refuse the request, however they can as the employee to postpone if they have a good business reason - however, if they do postpone they can only do so for 1 month.
Carers will be have to self-certify that they are in a caring role for someone who is disabled, suffering a long-term illness or needs care and support because of old age.
Carers Week 2023 - LCC event
On Monday 5th June Gurjit and Elaine attended the Carers Week Event at County Hall (Leicestershire County Council); here are some smashing photos of them with various civic dignitaries, LCC staff and volunteers.
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