If you care, we care.

We provide support, information and advice to carers of any age living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

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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.

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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.

Our support services   Advice for carers

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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!

Young Carers Support

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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.

Event Details

Monday, June 9, 2025

10.00 am - 2.00 pm

BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol. BS34 7RF

Join us for a day of valuable information, practical support, and a chance to connect with other carers.

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Latest news

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Loneliness Awareness Week: You're Not Alone

Loneliness Awareness Week (17–23 June 2025) is a UK-wide campaign that shines a light on something many carers experience but often don’t talk about: feeling lonely.

21st May 2025

Carers News Summer 2025 edition now available

We’re pleased to share the latest edition of Carers News – our Summer 2025 issue, packed with updates, support opportunities, and real stories from our community of unpaid carers across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

19th May 2025

Shirehampton Primary School Honoured for Outstanding Young Carer Support

Shirehampton Primary School has been awarded the Young Carers in Schools Award for its dedication to ensuring young carers receive the support they need to thrive in education.

13th May 2025

The Realities of Caring for Someone with Severe Mental Health Challenges – Kaz’s story

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve published a powerful new story from Kaz, a local carer who supports her partner through severe mental health challenges. 

12th May 2025

Councillor Lorraine Francis Visits Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire was pleased to welcome Councillor Lorraine Francis, Chair of Bristol City Council’s Adult Social Care (ASC) Committee, for a special visit to our services and to meet with local carers.

6th May 2025

New Carers Time Groups Across Bristol – Funded by and in partnership with Bristol Charities 

We’re thrilled to announce that unpaid carers in Bristol will soon have more opportunities to take time for themselves, connect with others, and enjoy activities in a supportive, local environment.

30th April 2025

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