Public sector equality duty
Carers
The Equality Act 2010 protects those caring for someone who is older or disabled from discrimination or harassment:
- at work
- when shopping or receiving services
- when using facilities like public transport
Southwark Council is committed to promoting equality, irrespective of peoples caring responsibilities, and valuing the contribution made by all citizens.
Carers in Southwark, London and England
The following data from the 2011 Census show the number of carers in Southwark in comparison with London and England.
|
2011 Census |
Southwark |
London |
England |
|---|---|---|---|
|
All usual residents |
288,283 |
8,173,941 |
53,012,456 |
|
Provides no unpaid care |
267,558 |
7,483,968 |
47,582,440 |
|
92.8% |
91.6% |
89.8% |
|
|
Provides unpaid care: Total |
20,725 |
689,973 |
5,430,016 |
|
7.2% |
8.4% |
10.2% |
|
|
Provides 1 to 19 hours unpaid care a week |
12,531 |
435,278 |
3,452,636 |
|
4.3% |
5.3% |
6.5% |
|
|
Provides 20 to 49 hours unpaid care a week |
3,446 |
105,399 |
721,143 |
|
1.2% |
1.3% |
1.4% |
|
|
Provides 50 or more hours unpaid care a week |
4,748 |
149,296 |
1,256,237 |
|
1.6% |
1.8% |
2.4% |
In 2011, 7.2% Southwark residents were classed as carers. These figures are lower than London (8.4%) and England (10.2%). Nearly a quarter of the unpaid carers (4,748) were providing more than 50 hours of unpaid care per week. A further 3,446 were providing 20 to 49 hours per week.
Examples of how we're working to promote equality
The economic value of carers' unpaid services across the UK was estimated at £119bn in 2011, more than the annual cost of all aspects of the NHS. Southwark Council offers a range of support and advice for carers and those they care for through its adult social care services.
Further information and support
- our information for carers provides more information about support and services for carers across the borough
- Southwark Carers is an organisation providing information, advice and support for carers across the borough; aims to raise awareness of the rights and needs of Southwark's carers (offers free services for registered carers)
- Carers UK is a charity offering help, advice and a voice to carers in the UK
Page last updated: 02 August 2022
