South Gloucestershire Council have a series of events planned for carers living in South Gloucestershire around loneliness and dementia.
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News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
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”
South Gloucestershire council plan 2020 consultation
South Gloucestershire Council has posted details of their 2020 council plan consultation.
Continue reading “South Gloucestershire council plan 2020 consultation”
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”
Musculoskeletal service user & carer panel
The NHS wants to improve Musculoskeletal (MSK) services. MSK services include Trauma and Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Pain services. The service covers carers living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Please note: this panel is not run by Carers Support Centre.
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Spring Carers News Out Now
Carers News Issue #82 is now available for download.
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”
Carers UK – State of Caring Survey 2020
Extra Care Housing and Homecare survey closes March 31
Bristol City Council (BCC) would like to hear your views on Extra Care Housing and Homecare.
Continue reading “Extra Care Housing and Homecare survey closes March 31”
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”
Bristol Carers Open Meeting – March 5th
Bookings for the next Bristol Carers Open Meeting are now live!
Give the Bristol City Council your views on climate change
Bristol City Council is developing a new website to help people reduce their effect on climate change.
Continue reading “Give the Bristol City Council your views on climate change”
S. Glos Consultation: Adult Social Care Fees & Charges
South Gloucestershire Council’s Adult Social Care Fees and Charging Policy Consultation is now live. The consultation will end on Tuesday 17th March 2020.
Continue reading “S. Glos Consultation: Adult Social Care Fees & Charges”
LSE research into carers
The London School of Economics are carrying out a study of the needs of people who provide care for adults living in the same house as them, and the needs of the person they care for.
Families with disabled children accessing physical activity
Sense are looking to better understand how families with children with complex disabilities access physical activities.
Continue reading “Families with disabled children accessing physical activity”
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