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The People Behind the Support
During Carers Week (1–6 June), we want to take a moment to say thank you to the amazing volunteers who help us support you.
28th May 2025
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
Generous funding boost for our Befriending and Connection Service
We are delighted to announce that our Befriending and Connection Service has received generous funding support from The Grateful Society and The Dolphin Society.
30th April 2025
Young Carers Action Day 2024: A creative and empowering event at The Station
On 2nd April, in celebration of Young Carers Action Day, the Young Carers Service, in partnership with Creative Youth Network, hosted an inspiring event at The Station in central Bristol.
20th 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
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