West Yorkshire employers encouraged to take action to support working carers

Posted on: 1 August 2025

Hwalthy Working Life branding showing an illustration of a person holding their thumbs upLocal carer organisations are delivering free, tailored support across West Yorkshire to help businesses become more carer friendly. This includes employer forums, awareness training for managers and bespoke organisational support.

The offer is open to all sectors and is especially relevant for:

  • human resources professionals
  • equality, diversity and inclusion leads
  • wellbeing officers
  • employee network managers
  • senior leaders and line managers

Kulvant SandhuKulvant Sandhu, Senior Programme Manager for Unpaid Carers, Personalisation and Palliative End of Life Care said:

“Around one in seven employees could be juggling their job with unpaid caring responsibilities - whether for an older parent, a partner with a disability or a child with complex needs. Working carers are the backbone of our communities and our economy. They play a vital, yet often invisible role - balancing professional responsibilities while caring for loved ones.

“Supporting working carers is good for staff - and good for business too. It can help improve wellbeing, retention and productivity. This initiative provides the tools and connections to help make that support a reality. Together, we can build workplaces where every carer feels supported and valued.”

Use the following links to join your local employer forum or access free training and advice:

This initiative is part of Healthy Working Life, a joint programme led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB).

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