Carers Rights Day event 2024

Carers Support Centre invites carers and professionals supporting carers across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to our annual free Carers Rights Day event

Wednesday 20 November at BAWA Healthcare & Leisure
589 Southmead Road
Filton
Bristol BS34 7RF

As part of the day, we will hear from our CEO, Carl, our Policy Engagement team and carer reps. We are hoping to be joined by the local HealthWatch team and we’ll have workshops from representatives of Bristol and South Gloucestershire Councils, as well as a session on carers’ rights from our team. 

We’ll also be offering opportunities to visit information stalls provided by organisations providing help and advice for local carers, as well as a networking light lunch. 

In the afternoon there will be the chance to join in with one of our famous Walk and Talks or a creative session with our friends at Invisible Army on their Carers Strike Art Project – if you were to strike, what would be written on your placard? 

All the places at our last event, Caring Matters, were taken up well in advance of the event, so you are advised to book your place at our Carers Rights Day event as soon as possible. 

Programme

09:30 – 10:15

Registration and coffee

10:15 – 10:30

Welcome – Carl Tamms, CEO Carers Support Centre

10:30 – 11:00

Carers Voice – Carers Support Centre’s Policy Engagement team and carer reps

11:00 – 11:15

Healthwatch – Anna King South Glos Projects and Engagement and Julie Bird Healthwatch Engagement Programme Manager

11:15 – 12:00

Break – A chance to visit the information stalls

12:00 – 13:30

Workshops- Carers Choice – choose from workshops from Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council and on carers rights from Carers Support Centre’s Support Team.

13:30 – 14:15

Networking Light Lunch

14:15 – 15:15

Group Activity – Choose from a creative session with Invisible Army—”Carers Strike Art Project: If you were to join a carers strike, what would be written on your placard?” or getting out and about on a Carers Support Centre Walk and Talk

15:15 – 15:30

Thank you and goodbye – Carl Tamms, CEO Carers Support Centre

How to book

Or contact us by phone or email and give us the following information: 

• Your name 
• Your address 
• Your telephone number 
• Any dietary requirements you may have  

Tel: 0117 958 9902  
Email: comms@carerssupportcentre.org.uk 

FAQ

BAWA Healthcare & Leisure

• Can I bring the person I care for?
  • It is not possible to bring along the person you care for.
• What about alternative care costs?
  • We can reimburse your alternative care expenses as well as travel costs – please bring receipts wherever possible.
• How do I update or cancel my booking?
  • Please email: comms@carerssupportcentre.org.uk to notify us if you need to cancel or update your booking.