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Lorely Burt MP joins celebrities to back Carers Week 2005

June 1, 2005 12:00 AM

Solihull MP, Lorely Burt is joining celebrities including Sir David Jason, Graham Norton, Esther Rantzen and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to lend her support to this year's Carers Week (June 13-19) at it's Westminster launch today (Wednesday).

Carers Week is an annual event that raises awareness of carers - people who look after a sick or disabled friend, partner or relative - and issues that effect them.

There are an estimated six million carers in Britain today, many of whom don't recognise themselves as carers and aren't aware of the support and services available to them.

"Carers make an invaluable contribution to society and save the Exchequer an incredible £37 billion every year," said Lorely Burt. "It's vital that they receive the support they need to continue caring while leading fulfilling lives of their own. There is help and support available for carers so I would urge anyone in Solihull who looks after a friend, relative or partner to contact their local carers group as soon as possible."

Paul Matz, Carers Week Manager, says: "We're delighted that Lorely is supporting Carers Week 2005. If it helps even one carer get access to the support they need, it will have been worthwhile."

2005 is the eleventh annual Carers Week. It is jointly organised by seven UK-wide charities; Carers UK, Crossroads Caring for Carers, Help the Aged, MacMillan Cancer Relief, Rethink and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

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