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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
Councillor Lorraine Francis recently visited Carers Support to meet staff, talk with carers, and see firsthand how our services are making a difference locally. Her visit reinforced the importance of carers’ voices in shaping community support and recognition.
6th May 2025
New Carers Time Groups Across Bristol – Funded by and in partnership with Bristol Charities
We’re pleased to announce the launch of three new monthly “Carers Time” groups for unpaid carers across Bristol — funded by Bristol Charities and delivered in partnership with Carers Support Bristol & South Gloucestershire. These friendly, welcoming sessions offer a chance to pause from caring, meet others who understand and feel part of a caring community.
30th April 2025
Generous funding boost for our Befriending and Connection Service
We’re delighted to share that our Befriending and Connection Service has received generous funding from The Grateful Society and The Dolphin Society. This funding will help us reach more unpaid carers — especially those aged 55+ across Bristol and South Gloucestershire — offering friendly volunteer befrienders, regular support calls and peer connections so no carer has to face their role alone.
30th April 2025
Young Carers Action Day 2024: A creative and empowering event at The Station
On Young Carers Action Day 2024, 54 young carers from across Bristol came together at The Station for creative workshops, wellbeing sessions, and direct conversations with decision‑makers — a day built to listen, uplift, and inspire change.
20th April 2025
Chipping Sodbury independent Walk and Talk group: building connections and community
For Carers Active April - The Chipping Sodbury Walk & Talk group started as a six‑week led series and quickly grew into a fortnightly peer‑support meeting where carers walk, chat and visit a café together. What began as outings now offers ongoing friendship, emotional support and a sense of belonging in the midst of caring.
1st April 2025
Carers Support recognised as best practice example in new national resource for health and social care professionals
We’re proud to be featured as a Good Practice Example in a new national resource developed by the Carers Partnership. Our work identifying and supporting unpaid carers through GP settings has helped shape better integrated care across England.
26th March 2025
New Walk and Talk groups for LGBTQ+ and Young Adult Carers – plus a special event for World Mental Health Week
We’re excited to introduce new Walk & Talk groups tailored for LGBTQ+ carers and young adult carers, and to host a special event during World Mental Health Week. It’s a gentle, supportive way to connect, move, and share — in a space where you’re seen and understood.
19th March 2025
Shine a Light on Care – Join the Lamplight Procession
On Saturday 22 March, the Lamplight Procession in Bristol will light up the city as carers, allies and communities walk together in solidarity. Lanterns, placards, live performances and collective voice will raise awareness for care and stand for carers being seen, valued and supported.
17th March 2025
Caring and Neurodiversity: Andy's Story
For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Andy, a neurodivergent carer supporting both his parents while navigating his own ADHD, Asperger’s and dyslexia, shares a candid account of what it means to care and to be heard. This story highlights the added layers of care when you’re also understanding yourself — reminding us all that support needs to be personal and inclusive.
17th March 2025
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