The support model for caregivers in Hong Kong can be divided into three areas: Micro, Meso and Macro. Today's short series will explore how the different social elements work together to support caregivers in a macro model:

  Carers' rights
Developing and promoting laws and regulations to ensure that caregivers have legitimate rights and interests, including rest periods, flexible working arrangements, etc.

  Social awareness
 Public education activities to raise awareness of the contribution of carers to society.

  Social wellbeing
 Provide programmes to support family caregivers, including psychological counselling, training, financial support, etc.

  International background
 Learning and learn from successful international models of carer support, focus on caregivers from different cultural and social backgrounds and provide appropriate support.

  Support from companies
 Promote flexible working arrangements to meet carers' needs, such as flexible working hours, teleworking, etc.
 Provide professional training and development opportunities to help caregivers improve their skills and better balance the dual responsibilities of work and caring.

CarersHK insists that policies to support family caregivers should start at the macro level.