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Join us for Caring Matters – Our free Carers Week 2025 event!
Carers Support invites unpaid carers and professionals supporting carers across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to Caring Matters, our annual free Carers Week event.
2nd April 2025
Chipping Sodbury independent Walk and Talk group: building connections and community
For Carers Active April, we caught up with one of our Walk and Talk groups, who strode forward on their own to share a story of resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of walking together.
1st April 2025
Carers Support recognised as best practice example in new national resource for health and social care professionals
Carers Support is proud to be highlighted as an example of best practice in a new resource created by the Carers Partnership (Carers UK and Carers Trust) through the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Health and Wellbeing Alliance.
26th March 2025
New Walk and Talk groups for LGBTQ+ and Young Adult Carers – plus a special event for World Mental Health Week
Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire is excited to introduce two brand-new Walk & Talk groups designed to create safe, welcoming spaces for carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy the benefits of gentle outdoor activity.
19th March 2025
Beacon Rise Primary School Honoured for Outstanding Young Carer Support
Beacon Rise Primary School in Kingswood has earned the Young Carers in Schools Award for its commitment to supporting young carers' education.
18th March 2025
Shine a Light on Care – Join the Lamplight Procession
On Saturday, 22 March, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, a powerful Lamplight Procession will set off from St Nicholas Street, celebrating the vital role of carers and parents with lanterns, performances, and communal singing, while calling for greater recognition and support.
17th March 2025
Caring and Neurodiversity: Andy's Story
For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we had a chat with Andy, a neurodivergent carer, about what life’s like for him.
17th March 2025
Dahlia's caring story
To mark Women's History Month and International Women’s Day, Dahlia spoke to us about her experience caring for her two sons and the difficulties women carers currently face.
6th March 2025
Young Carers Action Day 2025 – 'Give Me A Break'
Bristol and South Gloucestershire Young Carers Support Marks Young Carers Action Day on 12th March 2025
6th March 2025
BS3 Carers Day: A successful event for carers
The day offered an opportunity for carers to access valuable information and support, while also participating in a range of activities.
1st March 2025
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