With the cost-of-living crisis hitting home, a little bit of good news for all over-60s, including those in the Carers Support Centre family.
Continue reading “Iceland introduces over-60s shopping discount “Adrian Robson
Support over Christmas and out of hours
Please note: CarersLine will be closed for the holidays from Friday 24 December 2021, opening again on Tuesday 4 January 2022.
Mindfulness for cancer carers and those living with cancer
Are you experiencing stress, anxiety or low mood following a cancer diagnosis? Join a free 8-week online Mindfulness based course specially designed for people living with cancer and for their supporters/carers. Continue reading “Mindfulness for cancer carers and those living with cancer”
Watch our new short film for carers
Carers Support Centre has made a short film all about caring, to mark Carers Rights Day. Featuring 4 local carers, this film aims to increase carer awareness and reach unidentified carers. In the film, Cheralyn, Tony, Fanuel and Amanda share how they started caring, how they realised what they were doing was caring, and how receiving support improved their lives.
Free flu jab : People with LD and their carers
All children and adults with learning disabilities and their carers are eligible for a flu vaccine. Continue reading “Free flu jab : People with LD and their carers”
Carers News Winter 2021 out now
Issue #87 of Carers News is now available for download.
All carers are invited to our Carers Rights Day 2021 event
Carers Rights Day (25 November 2021) is a national event helping carers ‘know their rights’ and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to. All Bristol and South Gloucestershire carers are warmly invited to our Carers Rights Day event. Continue reading “All carers are invited to our Carers Rights Day 2021 event”
Share your experiences: Carers UK State of Caring survey
Carers UK State of Caring 2021 survey has now launched. Continue reading “Share your experiences: Carers UK State of Caring survey”
Carers exhibition: share your unique story
Local carer Carina and photographer Tina are looking for carers to take part in an exhibition. Their project, Invisible Army, aims to shine a light on carers through documentary photography and long-form interviews. They have received Arts Council funding to achieve this goal and now they need your help! Continue reading “Carers exhibition: share your unique story”
Carers Week 2021 – Carers have a right to support
Carers Week is 7-13 June. This year, we are encouraging all carers to consider having a Carers Assessment. All carers are entitled to a Carers Assessment on an annual basis.
Continue reading “Carers Week 2021 – Carers have a right to support”
Take Carers UK’s survey – research into your experiences of support services in the pandemic
Carers UK has launched a survey to capture carers’ experiences of being able to – or not being able to – take time away from their caring responsibilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. This survey will close on Sunday 25 April. Continue reading “Take Carers UK’s survey – research into your experiences of support services in the pandemic”
New financial support for adults in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council is launching a new resilience fund, which is also open to carers. Continue reading “New financial support for adults in South Gloucestershire”
Have your say: South Glos children’s mental health and wellbeing Strategy
South Gloucestershire Council is developing a children and young persons (CYP) mental health and emotional wellbeing strategy, which is due to be published by the end of 2021. South Glos Parents and Carers need to hear the views of as many parents and carers, as possible, to help shape a strategy that meets the needs of local families. Continue reading “Have your say: South Glos children’s mental health and wellbeing Strategy”
Young Carers Action Day – Watch our short film
Young Carers Action Day is next Tuesday, 16 March!
Continue reading “Young Carers Action Day – Watch our short film”Carers vaccine eligibility has been extended
The Standing Operating Procedure for the vaccination of carers has now been published. Continue reading “Carers vaccine eligibility has been extended”
Tell the census you’re a carer
Census day is 21 March. You will receive a letter with instructions on how to complete the census. Continue reading “Tell the census you’re a carer”
Carers News Spring 2021 out now
Issue #85 of Carers News is now available for download.
Continue reading “Carers News Spring 2021 out now”Join a WECIL parent carers focus group
WECIL (West of England Centre for Inclusive Living) has an exciting opportunity for parent carers to be involved in a focus group.
Continue reading “Join a WECIL parent carers focus group”Have your say: Take Bristol City Council’s survey on SEND services
Bristol City Council is asking children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers to share their views about services in Bristol. Continue reading “Have your say: Take Bristol City Council’s survey on SEND services”
Carers survey on NHS and social care
Healthwatch and Care Quality Commission want to hear your experiences (both good and bad) of NHS and social care services during the pandemic. Continue reading “Carers survey on NHS and social care”
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