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”
Latest News
News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Free webinar: supporting young people with Dementia
A free dementia webinar will take place on Wednesday 28 October at 2pm. Go along to learn more about dementia in young people of working age. Continue reading “Free webinar: supporting young people with Dementia”
Brainwave Online
Brainwave are continuing to deliver essential therapies to families who are unable to visit Brainwave Centres.
New safety wristband for people with dementia
A new tech wristband has been launched in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and Somerset to help improve the safety of people with dementia. Continue reading “New safety wristband for people with dementia”
Clean Air Zone Survey 2020
This online survey is part of a research study at the University of Bristol about transport and air quality in the area around Upper Maudlin Street and Marlborough Street, Bristol and is an opportunity for carers to feed in your views on how local clean air proposals can ensure that transport options are accessible for carers and disabled people.
Understanding the COVID-19 challenges in Bristol
Open to all residents, the COVID-19 Bristol survey will help Bristol City Council to understand the challenges people are facing and what actions might be needed to help prevent further spread of the virus.
Continue reading “Understanding the COVID-19 challenges in Bristol”
New helpline for LD, mental health and autism carers
Bild has a new helpline to support carers and families of people with learning disabilities, mental health issues or autism with the challenges of living with COVID-19. Continue reading “New helpline for LD, mental health and autism carers”
Would you like to be a carer representative?
Carer representatives listen to the views of other carers and make sure that they are heard. This includes speaking out for other carers at meetings and events and feeding in to local strategies.
Continue reading “Would you like to be a carer representative?”
Online poetry cafe for carers
Come along to our online poetry cafe for carers on Wednesday 21 October, at 2pm. Continue reading “Online poetry cafe for carers”
Marie Curie survey for end of life carers
Marie Curie is working to improve their online information for end of life carers. They have developed a questionnaire to ask carers about their experiences and needs. Continue reading “Marie Curie survey for end of life carers”
Online tool for carers of people with learning disabilities or autism
#Right2Home and British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) are developing an online tool to guide people facing COVID-19 restrictions to visiting loved ones who are autistic and/or have learning disabilities.
Continue reading “Online tool for carers of people with learning disabilities or autism”
Carers, get your free flu jab
Flu is an unpredictable virus that can cause mild or unpleasant illness in most people. However, it can cause severe illness among vulnerable groups. Continue reading “Carers, get your free flu jab”
South Gloucestershire Community Learning and Skills Service FREE course
South Gloucestershire Community Learning and Skills Service are running a free five-week course starting on the 24th September 2020 for adults aged 19+.
Continue reading “South Gloucestershire Community Learning and Skills Service FREE course”
Online carers festival this Saturday
This Saturday, you can go along to the London Virtual Carer’s Festival, run by LondonADASS. The festival celebrates the role of carers. Last year was a success and so this year, the festival will be held online via Zoom. Continue reading “Online carers festival this Saturday”
Calling all unpaid adult carers! Fill in Carers Trust’s survey
Calling on all unpaid carers to take a survey on what support you need in your caring role! Continue reading “Calling all unpaid adult carers! Fill in Carers Trust’s survey”
Free Thornbury training courses
New Thornbury training courses start next week, on 21/09/2020.
The training courses are for individuals who are struggling with their mental health and would benefit from making connections in their local community, and those who do not hold at least a level 2 qualification. Continue reading “Free Thornbury training courses”
Bristol Carers Online Open Meeting – September 30th
Bookings for the next Bristol Carers Online Open Meeting are now live!
Continue reading “Bristol Carers Online Open Meeting – September 30th”
Telephone support for Bristol shielders
Bristol Mind and The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living are offering telephone support to people shielding from the coronavirus in Bristol. Continue reading “Telephone support for Bristol shielders”
Stakeholder listening event: bridging the digital divide – September 3rd
BNSSG CCG is hosting a listening event to improve our collective understanding of the communication needs and online barriers faced by some of the seldom heard communities that we serve.
Continue reading “Stakeholder listening event: bridging the digital divide – September 3rd”
Dementia carers – coronavirus local support
Since the coronavirus, many carers are struggling. However, we recognise the particular challenges for those who are looking after someone with dementia through coronavirus. Continue reading “Dementia carers – coronavirus local support”
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