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Carers Support celebrates involvement in Bristol City Council's Adult Social Care Co-Production Policy
Carers Support is thrilled to announce its active involvement in the development of Bristol City Council's groundbreaking Social Care Co-Production Policy. This initiative highlights a collaborative approach to social care, emphasising the importance of incorporating the voices and experiences of carers and other service users in shaping policies that impact their lives.
18th February 2025
Empowering carers: announcing our exciting rebranding with a fresh name, new website and modern identity!
We are excited to announce our rebranding, which includes a fresh name and new look that reflects our commitment to empowering carers in our community.
3rd February 2025
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We’re looking for two trustee board members.
29th January 2025
Carers Support celebrates achievement of Level 2 in Trusted Charity Standard Certification
Local charity, Carers Support, is excited to share that we've been awarded the level 2 Trusted Charity Mark!
29th January 2025
Young Carers from Bristol and South Gloucestershire join forces with Bath Philharmonia and Ed Davey for festive fundraising song
In a heartwarming collaboration, young carers from Bristol and South Gloucestershire have teamed up with Bath Philharmonia and Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, to record a festive fundraising song that aims to raise awareness and boost support for young carers.
2nd December 2024
Celebrating Young Carers with “The Late Crew”
Recently, our Young Carers in Schools lead Vicki had the pleasure of supporting author Rab Ferguson on a mini-book tour across five South Gloucestershire primary schools. Together, they shared his fantastic series The Late Crew, an alien adventure that shines a light on young carers.
29th November 2024
Social Security Minister visits Carers Support Centre to engage with local carers
Carers Support Centre Bristol and South Gloucestershire welcomed Sir Stephen Timms, Minister of State in the Department for Works and Pensions, on Carers Rights Day, Thursday 21 November, to discuss the vital role of caregivers in our community and the ongoing support services available to them.
21st November 2024
BBC Radio Bristol’s ‘Carer Award’ winner – A heartfelt interview with Carina Andrews
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.
6th November 2024
We're proud to become a dementia aware organisation
We’re honoured to announce that Carers Support Centre has been awarded the Silver Dementia Aware Award by the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance.
8th October 2024
‘Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself’ Louise’s story as an adopted Black carer
Louise Ndibwirende (she/her) is a TEDx speaker, equality specialist, filmmaker and carer. During Carers Week this year, Louise posted a video on Instagram about her experience caring for her brother and the things that helped her cope. We were touched to hear her talk about the validation she received from talking to other carers at our support groups, and wanted to hear more. So we reached out to Louise and she responded with this beautiful article, in celebration of Black History Month.
1st October 2024
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