Bristol Parent Carer Forum is offering a completely free online webinar on Exclusions on Tuesday 5th December at 7pm.
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News for carers and health & social care professionals in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Caring on the airwaves
On Monday our volunteer Mandy spoke with Joe Lemer on BBC Radio Bristol about all things caring.
Continue reading “Caring on the airwaves”The value of creativity for carers
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.
Continue reading “The value of creativity for carers”Bristol Community Toilet Scheme
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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Meeting your Fundamental Needs as Carer: prioritising sleep, nutrition, hydration, sunlight and exercise.
Continue reading “How to manage low mood as a carer”Summerhill Academy wins award for support for young carers
Congratulations to Summerhill Academy on becoming the first Bristol school to achieve Silver in the Young Carers in Schools Awards delivered locally by Carers Support Centre.
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The Disabled Children’s Service is again accepting applications for Carer’s Wellbeing Grants.
Continue reading “Carer’s Wellbeing Grants for Bristol parent carers”Bristol Carers – Fair and Affordable Care Policy consultation
Have your say about Bristol City Council’s draft Fair and Affordable Care Policy.
Continue reading “Bristol Carers – Fair and Affordable Care Policy consultation”Virtual wards guide for carers
Virtual wards are a service that helps patients manage their care and health at home over the short term with close monitoring by their care teams, rather than spending time in the hospital.
Continue reading “Virtual wards guide for carers”“Unpaid carers are not unsung heroes. We are forgotten, neglected and burnt out”
Carers Trust has published its latest adult carer report based on a survey of over 3,400 unpaid carers.
Continue reading ““Unpaid carers are not unsung heroes. We are forgotten, neglected and burnt out””Carers Support Centre launch Impact Report 2022/2023
“The support we provide for carers has never been needed more, but we can’t do it alone. We are grateful for the collaborations we have with many other voluntary sector organisations and with our statutory partners.”
In the charity’s newly published Impact Report, Carers Support Centre CEO, Tim Poole, reflects on another difficult year for unpaid carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
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The summer edition of our volunteers newsletter is now live.
Continue reading “Volunteers Newsletter – Summer Edition 2023”Going into hospital?
We provide help, support and advice to carers from admission to discharge as a carer and if you are a patient.
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On Walk and Talks, our friendly support worker leads groups of carers on walks, offering a listening ear and providing information to help in a caring role.
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South Gloucestershire Council are consulting on their SEND strategy and they want to hear what carers have to say.
Continue reading “S. Glos Carers – help shape the plans for children with SEND”Carers wanted to participate in dementia research
Are you a carer for a loved one who has advanced dementia and has experienced a traumatic event earlier in life?
Continue reading “Carers wanted to participate in dementia research”Why not join us and fellow carers at one of our carers groups?
All our groups are welcoming new members, and they are a great way to get support and advice and connect with other carers.
Continue reading “Why not join us and fellow carers at one of our carers groups?”A free day out at Gympanzees
Bristol Parent Carer Forum has some last-minute availability for two sessions with Gympanzees this summer.
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