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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News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Young Carers Action Day 2024
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”A big win for carers in Bristol
On March 12th, Bristol City Council carried forward its Caring Economy motion.
Continue reading “A big win for carers in Bristol”Fair Futures for Young Carers – Young Carers Action Day 2024
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”International Women’s Day and caring
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women – our main caregivers.
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Do you need a care assessment or are you on a waiting list for a care assessment?
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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”Help shape the future of South Gloucestershire.
The council is re-evaluating its strategy.
Continue reading “Help shape the future of South Gloucestershire.”Do you support the call for a new National Carers Strategy?
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Carers has launched a survey regarding its long-standing call for the UK Government to develop a new National Carers Strategy.
Continue reading “Do you support the call for a new National Carers Strategy?”Depression and anxiety in carers
In this blog, our friends at PMAC talk about depression and anxiety, why carers can be particularly prone to them and how carers can manage those twin threats to their mental health.
Continue reading “Depression and anxiety in carers”Could YOU become a Volunteer Telephone Befriender?
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and experience?
Continue reading “Could YOU become a Volunteer Telephone Befriender?”Huge boost for our Carer Wellbeing Support Services
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”Art and Creative Writing Support For Carers, Through “Outside In” and The “Arkbound Foundation”
“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” “Supporting Bristol Women’s Voice: A Call to Invest in the Caring Economy
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 “New Year, new Carers Support Group
We have a new Carers Support Group starting in St. George, Bristol.
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On Monday our volunteer Mandy spoke with Joe Lemer on BBC Radio Bristol about all things caring.
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Kerry Mead is a carer and has kindly written an article for us about her journey as a carer and creative, and the therapeutic power of creative writing.
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The Bristol Community Toilet Scheme allows members of the public to use the toilet facilities in a range of approved local businesses and other organisations during their opening hours.
Continue reading “Bristol Community Toilet Scheme”First parliamentary inquiry into young carers reveals devastating impact on life opportunities
The first-ever parliamentary inquiry into young carers has revealed a lack of support is having a devastating impact on their life opportunities.
Continue reading “First parliamentary inquiry into young carers reveals devastating impact on life opportunities”Hospital Discharge Support Grant
The Discharge Support Grant is a payment to cover some minor costs that might be a barrier to you or the person you care for being discharged from the hospital.
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