South Gloucestershire Council is launching a new resilience fund, which is also open to carers. Continue reading “New financial support for adults in South Gloucestershire”
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Have your say: South Glos children’s mental health and wellbeing Strategy
South Gloucestershire Council is developing a children and young persons (CYP) mental health and emotional wellbeing strategy, which is due to be published by the end of 2021. South Glos Parents and Carers need to hear the views of as many parents and carers, as possible, to help shape a strategy that meets the needs of local families. Continue reading “Have your say: South Glos children’s mental health and wellbeing Strategy”
Young Carers Action Day – Watch our short film
Young Carers Action Day is next Tuesday, 16 March!
Continue reading “Young Carers Action Day – Watch our short film”Carers vaccine eligibility has been extended
The Standing Operating Procedure for the vaccination of carers has now been published. Continue reading “Carers vaccine eligibility has been extended”
Tell the census you’re a carer
Census day is 21 March. You will receive a letter with instructions on how to complete the census. Continue reading “Tell the census you’re a carer”
Carers News Spring 2021 out now
Issue #85 of Carers News is now available for download.
Continue reading “Carers News Spring 2021 out now”Join a WECIL parent carers focus group
WECIL (West of England Centre for Inclusive Living) has an exciting opportunity for parent carers to be involved in a focus group.
Continue reading “Join a WECIL parent carers focus group”Have your say: Take Bristol City Council’s survey on SEND services
Bristol City Council is asking children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers to share their views about services in Bristol. Continue reading “Have your say: Take Bristol City Council’s survey on SEND services”
Carers survey on NHS and social care
Healthwatch and Care Quality Commission want to hear your experiences (both good and bad) of NHS and social care services during the pandemic. Continue reading “Carers survey on NHS and social care”
COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccines for carers
The COVID-19 vaccination programme is well underway. Carers who are registered as a carer with their GP (Carers Register) will be invited in for vaccine. This process is already underway in many areas. Continue reading “COVID-19 vaccinations”
Careers café for unpaid carers
Weds 3 March 2021, 11am, via Zoom
Continue reading “Careers café for unpaid carers”Advanced care planning and end of life care event
for male carers age 50+ in Bristol and South Glos.
Tuesday 23 February | 10.30am – 12pm
Wednesday 3 March | 1.30pm – 3pm
Take South Gloucestershire carers survey
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the pressures that carers already face. It has also meant that services for carers have needed to adapt to a new environment. Continue reading “Take South Gloucestershire carers survey”
Small group telephone sessions for dementia carers
Are you missing social interaction but not able to join groups online? Continue reading “Small group telephone sessions for dementia carers”
Parent carer updates for December and January
We’ve gathered together the latest news for parent carers: Continue reading “Parent carer updates for December and January”
Bristol’s new Drug and Alcohol Strategy Consultation
A new strategy is being developed to support people with drug and alcohol dependency in Bristol and limit the impact of addiction on lives and communities across the city. Continue reading “Bristol’s new Drug and Alcohol Strategy Consultation”
Carers News Winter 2020 out now
Issue #84 of Carers News is now available for download. Continue reading “Carers News Winter 2020 out now”
Get welfare benefits and debt advice in Bristol
With the latest news of another national lockdown, we know many people will be worried about what this means for them and whether their income will be affected. Continue reading “Get welfare benefits and debt advice in Bristol”
Do you shop at the Co-op? You can raise funds for young carers
You can raise funds for young carers as you shop. For every £1 you spend on selected Co-op products and services, 2p will go to back to you, and 2p is donated to us. Continue reading “Do you shop at the Co-op? You can raise funds for young carers”
Friends with pens – over 55s and student penpals
Do you enjoy writing good old-fashioned letters? If the answer is yes then you might be interested in getting involved with Friends with Pens. Continue reading “Friends with pens – over 55s and student penpals”