Important announcement

Carents Day 2026: You Matter Too

Thursday 8 October 2026 | Free | Online

You Matter Too

Last October, on Carents Day, hundreds of carents spent a day doing something they often don't get to do - taking out time to focus on themselves.

We held sessions on mindfulness, creative writing, grief, fitness and many more. All sessions were free, all were online, and all designed for people who spend most of their time thinking about someone else.

This year, we're doing it again.

Carents Day 2026 is on Thursday 8th October. The theme is You Matter Too. Because it can be easy, when you're carenting, to forget that you do.

Register your interest below and you'll be the first to hear when the full lineup goes live.

Get involved

Head on over to The Carents Lounge to find out more about Carents Day 2026, and to chat with other carents.

Join now

Opening speaker announced

Natalie Cassidy in Conversation with Carents Founder Dr Jackie Gray

Best known for playing Sonia in EastEnders, Natalie Cassidy recently swapped Albert Square for social care, retraining as a carer after her own experience carenting for her father. Join us for the opening session of Carents Day, where Natalie sits down with founder Dr Jackie Gray for an honest conversation about carenting, it's impact, and grief followed by a live Q&A with the carents audience.

What is happening on Carents Day?

With many more events to be announced. 

All of our sessions are free and online, available on our Carents Lounge on the day. Whether you stay for a whole session or just grab ten minutes with a cuppa, Carents Day is here for you.

Register for Carents Day

Be the first to know

The full programme will be announced soon. Leave your details and we'll be in touch.

Thank you to Carents Day supporters

Christine Bell

Anne Rush

Shirley Large

How to take part in Carents Day

  • When: Thursday 8th October 2026
  • Where: Online: Join from anywhere, even from your phone.
  • Cost: Free
  • How: Register your interest below and you'll be notified when each event is available to signup. 

Register for Carents Day

Be the first to know

The full programme will be announced soon. Leave your details and we'll be in touch.

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