Last week, our Young Carers in Schools lead Vicki had the pleasure of supporting author Rab Ferguson on a mini-book tour across five South Gloucestershire primary schools. Together, they shared his fantastic series The Late Crew, an alien adventure that shines a light on young carers.
Carina Andrews has been a dedicated advocate for carers for many years, devoting her time and energy to uplifting those who often go unheard. Her passion for supporting unpaid carers led to the creation of Invisible Army in 2019, a community interest company she co-founded with photographer Tina Gue. Together, they use the power of art to bring attention to the experiences and challenges faced by carers.
Continue reading “BBC Radio Bristol’s ‘Carer Award’ winner – A heartfelt interview with Carina Andrews”We’re honoured to announce that Carers Support Centre has been awarded the Silver Dementia Aware Award by the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance.
Continue reading “We’re proud to become a dementia aware organisation”Louise Ndibwirende (she/her) is a TEDx speaker, equality specialist, filmmaker and carer.
Continue reading “For Black History Month – ‘Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself’ Louise’s story as an adopted Black carer”October is Black History Month and this year’s theme is “Reclaiming Narratives”.
Continue reading “Supporting black carers: navigating cultural barriers and championing well-being”We recently sent a group of young carers to a five-day workshop, where they unleashed their creativity through music and art.
Continue reading “Young Carers look ‘Under the Microscope’ through music and art”A big thank you to Network Plus and Bristol Water for making big improvements to our young carers garden.
Continue reading “The transformation of our Young Carers garden”Last week we celebrated Carers Week, a great opportunity to highlight the incredible work that Carers do on a daily basis.
Continue reading “Highlights from Carers Week”Former carer Jenny wrote a great blog about our Walk and Talk service and how talking to other carers and getting active in nature has helped her since her husband passed away in 2022.
Continue reading “Overcoming loneliness and appreciating the great Outdoors”Overstretched, unpaid and undervalued? This Wednesday, Bristol Women’s Voice are hosting an event where you can make your voice heard.
Continue reading “Community Connection Meeting – Caring is Everybody’s Business”Bristol Dementia Action Alliance would like to hear about the experience of those living with a dementia diagnosis or having a family member with a diagnosis.
Continue reading “Bristol Dementia Action Alliance”On April 23 we’ll be hosting a coffee morning meetup for Somali carers in Easton.
Continue reading “Coffee morning for Somali carers – Isla qaxwaanta daryeelayaasha.”Last week our Young Carers Voice group had the pleasure of welcoming over 50 South Glos young carers to the Armadillo Youth Centre in Yate for this year’s Young Carers Action Day event.
Continue reading “Young Carers Action Day 2024”On March 12th, Bristol City Council carried forward its Caring Economy motion.
Continue reading “A big win for carers in Bristol”On Wednesday 13 March, we celebrated Young Carers Action Day (YCAD), an annual opportunity to encourage, support and inspire Young Carers across England.
Continue reading “Fair Futures for Young Carers – Young Carers Action Day 2024”On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women – our main caregivers.
Continue reading “International Women’s Day and caring”Following the success of their ‘Space’ piece in 2023, two of our young carers have performed their work at the Bath Forum for a second time with great success.
Continue reading “Young Carers perform at the Bath Forum”We’re delighted to announce that two of our Carer’s Wellbeing Support Services, Counselling, and Befriending & Connection, have received funding that will enable them to continue in 2024 and beyond.
Continue reading “Huge boost for our Carer Wellbeing Support Services”“As a carer you can’t just simply walk out when facing a difficult situation. Even getting a break is rare and needs to be planned well in advance. But creativity, art and writing open new worlds in your everyday life”
Blog by Waltraud Pospischil a Carers Rep
Continue reading “Art and Creative Writing Support For Carers, Through “Outside In” and The “Arkbound Foundation” “We proudly stand with Bristol Women’s Voice and their campaign advocating for investment in the caring economy.
Continue reading “Supporting Bristol Women’s Voice: A Call to Invest in the Caring Economy “
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