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.
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News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
We’re proud to become a dementia aware organisation
We’re honoured to announce that Carers Support Centre has been awarded the Silver Dementia Aware Award by the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance.
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Carer’s awareness Community Interest Company Invisible Army is gathering troops to stage an artistic ‘protest’ in Bristol.
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We are recruiting for a Telephone Carers Support Officer and a Parent Carer Support Officer
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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”Supporting black carers: navigating cultural barriers and championing well-being
October is Black History Month and this year’s theme is “Reclaiming Narratives”.
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Join us at our free Carers Rights Day event to learn about your rights as a caregiver and get the support you deserve.
Continue reading “Carers Rights Day 2024”Young Carers look ‘Under the Microscope’ through music and art
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”Read our Impact Report for 2023/4
The Carers Support Centre Impact Report for 2023/4, addresses the challenges faced by unpaid carers and young carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Continue reading “Read our Impact Report for 2023/4”The transformation of our Young Carers garden
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”Carers Support Centre celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding for Walk and Talk for carers
Local charity, Carers Support Centre, is today celebrating after being awarded National Lottery funding to support its work with unpaid carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
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Amanda Threfall, volunteer with Carers Support Centre and former carer, talked to BBC Radio Bristol and featured on their website.
Continue reading “Bristol carer on BBC during Carers Week”Highlights from Carers Week
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”Major report released for Carers Week 2024
The Carers Week report, ‘No choice but to care’, has been launched today, covering the impact of caring and what support unpaid carers need from UK Government.
Continue reading “Major report released for Carers Week 2024”Carers News Autumn 2024 is out now
The latest edition of our magazine for carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire is now available for you
Continue reading “Carers News Autumn 2024 is out now”Overcoming loneliness and appreciating the great Outdoors
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.
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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”Parkinson’s Society at the Hartcliffe Carers Support Group
To mark World Parkinson’s Day, a local representative from the Parkinson’s Society will be visiting our Hartcliffe Carers Support Group on Thursday, April 11.
Continue reading “Parkinson’s Society at the Hartcliffe Carers Support Group”Get active in Spring
Carers Active April is a campaign from Carers UK to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity for carers, and highlight the benefits to carers of moving more. Hard on its heels is the Bristol Walk Fest in May, bringing local accessible walks to all.
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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.
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