If you care, we care.
We provide support, information and advice to carers of any age living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Help for carers
A carer is someone who provides support to family or friends who cannot manage without this help. Anybody from any background and of any age can be a carer and each carer’s experience is unique to their own circumstances.
Carers Support offers free support to carers in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas. Our vision is to create a better life for carers of all ages where they are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role and empowered to fulfil their own aspirations.
Advice and support
We offer a range of services to help support you in your caring role including helping you get a Carers Assessment and providing support and wellbeing groups. Or get advice on a range of topics including benefits and finance, work and learning, legal and carers rights, taking a break and more.
Help for young carers
We offer help and support to children aged 8-18 in South Gloucestershire and 5-18 in Bristol. This includes one-one support, groups, fun activities and short breaks!
World Mental Health Week Walk and Talk
Thursday 15 May
Bristol’s Riverside
11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Enjoy a relaxing one-off Walk and Talk session along Bristol’s Riverside, taking in the calming waterside views and green spaces.
Latest news
See all newsShine 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
Get your copy of Spring Carers News
Carers News is your go-to guide for everything you need in your caregiving journey.
25th February 2025
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.
18th February 2025
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