UPDATE 21/09/2022: Bristol Dementia Charities Network (BDCN) invite you to their free online event on the new date Tuesday 18th October 10AM – 12PM, to learn more about public transport in Bristol and how it affects people living with dementia.
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News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Update on Bristol’s Clean Air Zone
Bristol City Council will be introducing a Clean Air Zone on Monday 28 November 2022 to reduce harmful pollution from vehicles.
Continue reading “Update on Bristol’s Clean Air Zone”NCIM – Free courses for carers over 55
The National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM) have three courses coming up in September/October that are free for carers over 55. Register today!
Continue reading “NCIM – Free courses for carers over 55”Hospital setting reports for carers from Healthwatch Bristol
Healthwatch Bristol has published two hospital setting reports of interest to carers and professionals working with carers.
Continue reading “Hospital setting reports for carers from Healthwatch Bristol”Support us with your online shopping
“It’s so easy to sign up for Give As You Live. It’s great to know that while I’m shopping online, donations are being made to help Carers Support Centre. It doesn’t cost a thing and you can set up a reminder to let you know if the website you are visiting can make a donation.” – Dan Madden, one of our supporters. Continue reading “Support us with your online shopping”
Home Instead – Downend Senior Film Club
Home Instead are running a film club on August 15th and September 19th. Come and join them for film and cake!
Continue reading “Home Instead – Downend Senior Film Club”Alive Activities – South Gloucestershire Meeting Centre Open Days
Alive Activities invites you to come and meet their team, try some activities and find out about their new service for people with dementia.
Continue reading “Alive Activities – South Gloucestershire Meeting Centre Open Days”BDCN – Bristol Public Transport & Dementia Online Event
Bristol Dementia Charities Network (BDCN) would like to invite you to their free online event on Thursday 22nd September, 10.30AM -12PM, to learn more about public transport in Bristol and how it affects people living with dementia.
Continue reading “BDCN – Bristol Public Transport & Dementia Online Event”Walk and Talks for carers
Thanks to the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re thrilled to unveil a new series of our innovative Walk and Talks in St George and Kingswood.
Continue reading “Walk and Talks for carers”“This one’s for you, Dad” – Ellis runs to help Young Carers
Young carer Ellis Bywater from Hanham is running the Great Bristol Run on September 25 in memory of his dad, Andy, to raise funds for us.
Continue reading ““This one’s for you, Dad” – Ellis runs to help Young Carers “Expert service for carers looking for later life care
Thinking about later life care for yourself or a loved one?
Endorsed by the Carers Trust, insurance giant Legal and General has a comprehensive information service on later life care – Care Concierge.
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Do you provide support to an adult family member with a learning disability within the family home?
Continue reading “University of Bristol – New learning disability research study”Volunteer Opportunity – Walk & Talk Project
Carers Support Centre are starting a new ‘walk and talk’ service for adults with the main aim of improving carers’ health and wellbeing by getting some exercise, being outside in nature and connecting with other carers.
Continue reading “Volunteer Opportunity – Walk & Talk Project”LeDeR 2021 report now available
The 2021 LeDeR report, which seeks to investigate and learn from the avoidable deaths of people with a learning disability in England, was published today.
Continue reading “LeDeR 2021 report now available”Carers UK – State of Caring survey 2022
Carers UK have launch their State of Caring 2022 survey.
Continue reading “Carers UK – State of Caring survey 2022”South Gloucestershire Council – Help with the rising costs of living guide
South Gloucestershire Council have updated their financial support page for residents.
Continue reading “South Gloucestershire Council – Help with the rising costs of living guide”Ambition Lawrence Weston – Summer Holiday Programme
Ambition Lawrence Weston (ALW) exists as a resident-driven organisation striving to make Lawrence Weston an even better place to live and work.
Continue reading “Ambition Lawrence Weston – Summer Holiday Programme”NHS ICB – Have your say!
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB have launched an ‘Have your say’ engagement piece.
Continue reading “NHS ICB – Have your say!”The Care Forum – Cost of living crisis survey
The Care Forum’s Dialogue Team have launched a survey to find out how South Gloucestershire communities are coping with the cost of living crisis.
Continue reading “The Care Forum – Cost of living crisis survey”HOPE Employment Agency
HOPE (Helping Others Progress in Employment) is a non-profit agency that focuses on supporting the talent and skills of clients and matching them with inclusive organisations.
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