We want to reassure you that the whole staff team at Carers Support Centre is still here to help carers. Our services are running, albeit differently. Continue reading “Services during coronavirus (Covid-19)”
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Summer Carers News out now
Issue #83 of Carers News is now available for download. Continue reading “Summer Carers News out now”
Disability news – hidden disability sunflower and ebook for adult siblings
North Bristol Trust update – Supporting people with hidden disabilities
To better meet the needs of people in the hospital with hidden disabilities, North Bristol Trust will soon be launching the Sunflower scheme. Continue reading “Disability news – hidden disability sunflower and ebook for adult siblings”
Carers Scholarship Fund still open to applications
Applications are open for the Open University (OU) Carers Scholarships Fund. It offers carers the chance to study with the OU for free. Carers Trust and Carers UK are supporting this initiative. Continue reading “Carers Scholarship Fund still open to applications”
Face coverings now required in hospitals
You now need to wear a face covering if you visit someone in hospital, or if you have an outpatient appointment. Continue reading “Face coverings now required in hospitals”
Thank you Garfield Weston Foundation
We are extremely grateful for the generous donation from Garfield Weston of £25,000 towards core funding. Continue reading “Thank you Garfield Weston Foundation”
Carers Week 2020
Carers Week is 8-14 June and the theme is making caring visible. Join us in recognising the massive contribution carers make to families and communities. Throughout Carers Week we will be updating this page with resources, information and carers’ stories. Continue reading “Carers Week 2020”
Healthwatch Bristol survey on health and social care at home
How has COVID-19 affected your health and social care at home? Take this survey to share your experiences. Continue reading “Healthwatch Bristol survey on health and social care at home”
An update on our services during coronavirus (COVID-19)
The majority of our services are running and we are developing new ways of delivering support in these challenging times. All our services are free to carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Continue reading “An update on our services during coronavirus (COVID-19)”
Coronavirus guidance for carers
As the situation with coronavirus evolves, it’s important to know what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after. Continue reading “Coronavirus guidance for carers”
Take this survey to help improve accessibility of Bristol taxis
WECIL (The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living) is working with the Taxi Forum to ensure taxis are safe and accessible for everyone. Take their survey to have your say and help improve taxi accessibility, before 31 March. Continue reading “Take this survey to help improve accessibility of Bristol taxis”
Independent Living Skills course for adults with LD or autism
The Hive Avon is running a 6 week Independent Living Skills course for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The course runs every Thursday between 10am and 12.30pm, from 19 March to 30 April at The Hive Avon Ltd in Kingswood. Continue reading “Independent Living Skills course for adults with LD or autism”
Watch Young Carers Voice’s My Mental Health film
In 2019, Young Carers Voice took part in the “My Mental Health” project funded by Carers Trust. Now, their film aimed at professionals is live on YouTube. Continue reading “Watch Young Carers Voice’s My Mental Health film”
Level 2 Trusted Charity Mark
We have recently been awarded Trusted Charity Mark Level 2. This is a quality mark awarded by NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) for the excellent work we do as a third sector organisation. Continue reading “Level 2 Trusted Charity Mark”
Learning disability carer survey
If you are a carer of somebody with a learning disability, you can take a survey to support research into the quality and cost of supported living and residential care. It should take around 30 minutes of your time. Continue reading “Learning disability carer survey”
New Learning Disability Support at Southmead Hospital
There are now 3 new Learning Disability Nurses at Southmead Hospital. Continue reading “New Learning Disability Support at Southmead Hospital”
Young Carers Awareness Day | 30th January 2020
Young Carers Awareness Day is coming soon and the theme is education. We are asking all local schools to join our Young Carers in Schools programme.
Continue reading “Young Carers Awareness Day | 30th January 2020”
Help to Apply: EU Settlement Scheme
North Bristol Advice Centre provide practical support to vulnerable Bristol residents applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Continue reading “Help to Apply: EU Settlement Scheme”
Raise Money While You Christmas Shop Online
Use Give as you Live and Amazon Smile to do your online Christmas shopping and raise money for Carers Support Centre. Continue reading “Raise Money While You Christmas Shop Online”
Free Tickets: ‘We The Curious’ for Lawrence Hill Carers & Theatre for 50+ Carers
Are you a carer living in the Lawrence Hill area of Bristol? If so, you and your family or friends can visit We The Curious for free the weekend of 7 and 8 December . Continue reading “Free Tickets: ‘We The Curious’ for Lawrence Hill Carers & Theatre for 50+ Carers”
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