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Support if you are working, looking for work or want to learn new skills.

Employment

1 in 7 people in the UK are juggling caring for a friend or relative whilst working, with 1 in 5 leaving their job altogether, due to the strain of their additional caring responsibilities.

Working and caring

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Learning and education

Carers have as much right as anyone else to participate in learning and education

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Volunteering can be very rewarding and bring lots of unexpected benefits.

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CarersLine is a confidential phone and email information and support service for carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire for you to ask questions or talk about any concerns about your caring role.

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0117 965 2200

Mon to Fri: 10 am – 1 pm Mon to Thurs: 2 pm – 4 pm
(Closed on Bank Holidays)

Email us

carersline@carersbsg.org.uk

You will receive a personal reply the same or next working day.

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