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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Your invite to the Autumn Festival of Food and Fun
Don’t miss out on the grand opening of the Vassall Community Hub, a celebration themed as the Autumn Festival of Food and Fun, set to take place on November 2nd at the Vassall Centre, Fishponds.
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October is Black History Month and this year’s theme is “Reclaiming Narratives”.
Continue reading “Supporting black carers: navigating cultural barriers and championing well-being”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.
Continue reading “Carers Support Centre celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding for Walk and Talk for carers”Carers get to have their say on their experience of local hospitals
BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) Integrated Care System are after your opinions.
Continue reading “Carers get to have their say on their experience of local hospitals”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”Walk and Talk boost during Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
We are delighted to announce new funding to extend our Walk and Talk service until July 2027.
Continue reading “Walk and Talk boost during Mental Health Awareness Week 2024”Help get more chairs for carers in local hospitals
Can you tell us about your experience using “carer’s chairs” at Southmead Hospital?
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You’re invited to our free Carers Week Event – Caring Matters.
Continue reading “Carers Week 2024 at Carers Support Centre”Community Connection Meeting – Caring is Everybody’s Business
Overstretched, unpaid and undervalued? This Wednesday, Bristol Women’s Voice are hosting an event where you can make your voice heard.
Continue reading “Community Connection Meeting – Caring is Everybody’s Business”Coffee morning for Somali carers – Isla qaxwaanta daryeelayaasha.
On April 23 we’ll be hosting a coffee morning meetup for Somali carers in Easton.
Continue reading “Coffee morning for Somali carers – Isla qaxwaanta daryeelayaasha.”Calling Bristol’s parent carers
Come along to Bristol Parent Carers’ free event on Wednesday 20 March, Together for SEND | Family and Practioner Support.
Continue reading “Calling Bristol’s parent carers”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” “Online webinar on students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Bristol Parent Carer Forum is offering a completely free online webinar on Exclusions on Tuesday 5th December at 7pm.
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Join us on Carers Rights Day for information, help and advice, a chance to question local authorities, to meet other carers and receive some well-deserved pampering.
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We provide help, support and advice to carers from admission to discharge as a carer and if you are a patient.
Continue reading “Going into hospital?”Calling all parents and carers of Children with SEND 📢
There are still places for parents and carers to join IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) on Tuesday 15 August for a FREE webinar: ‘My child is out of school – what can I do?’
The webinar will provide valuable guidance for families of children with SEND who are out of school due to illness, exclusion, school anxiety, or lack of a school place.
The webinar will be delivered by members of the IPSEA expert legal team and will cover crucial topics, including:
- Reasons why children may not be in school,
- What to do if a child or young person with an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan is out of school,
- What to do if a child or young person without an EHC plan is out of school,
- What the law says for different age groups, and
- Next steps and where to go for help.
Reserve your space here: https://buff.ly/3KhaGau
Have your say in the Carers UK State of Caring Survey 2023
The Carers UK State of Caring survey 2023 is now live!
Continue reading “Have your say in the Carers UK State of Caring Survey 2023”Seasonal closure at Carers Support Centre
Please note that the offices of Carers Support Centre Bristol and South Gloucestershire will be closed on the following dates: Monday 26 December – Monday 1 January. We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday 2 January
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