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Free Monthly Yoga Sessions for Carers in BS15 

Gentle Yoga for BS15 Carers

Looking after someone else? Take an hour for yourself. Our free monthly yoga sessions in Hanham offer a peaceful space to relax, recharge, and connect.

4th August 2025

Fundraising for Change: Sarah’s Dedication to Helping Others

At Carers Support, we're so grateful for our amazing supporters—like Sarah, who’s raised over £1500 for us in the past 10 years. We recently spoke with her about her journey with epilepsy, mental health, and fundraising. Her story is truly inspiring.

21st July 2025

New Report: Conversations About End-of-Life Care in South Gloucestershire

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire's latest report highlights key challenges in end-of-life care, calling for better communication, greater carer support, and more personalised planning to ensure dignity and respect.

10th June 2025

Carers Week 2025: Recognising Unpaid Carers and Calling for Equality

This Carers Week, we're highlighting the theme Caring About Equality - and sharing the powerful stories of carers from across our community. From Louise Ndibwirende’s BBC Radio Bristol interview to our Caring Matters event, read how we’re marking the week and why real change is needed.

9th June 2025

Caring with Pride: Elsie’s Story

To mark Pride Month, we're sharing Elsie’s inspiring story—a young LGBTQ+ carer balancing university, identity, and caring for her disabled partner. A powerful look at love, resilience, and queer caregiving.

29th 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

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

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

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