Caring Matters 2026

8th June 2026

Caring can put a lot of pressure on your physical and emotional health, often without you realising it. Caring Matters 2026 is a chance to pause, get practical support, and connect with others who understand what life is like when you’re looking after someone.

The morning brings together expert speakers, honest conversations, and realistic ideas to help you feel more informed, more supported and more in control of your own wellbeing.

Thursday 11 June

Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Bristol BS10 5PY, UK

9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Here’s what to expect on the day

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration and Coffee

Arrival, refreshments and time to explore local services and resources available to carers at your own pace.

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Welcome & Setting the Scene: You Matter Too

Mike Coe, Interim CEO, Carers Support

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Seeing Your GP When You’re a Carer: Getting Support That Works for You

Carers Support's GP Team

This session will help carers understand how GP practices work and how to get the most from appointments. It covers preparing for appointments, who you might see, consent and sharing information, and managing expectations around booking. We’ll also look at GP responsibilities in supporting carers, with time for questions at the end.

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Carers Choice – In-person table presentations/discussions

Choose from:

The Dementia Wellbeing Service: Carers, looking after yourself 

Supporting a person with dementia can be positive and rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Looking after yourself is important for both you and the person you are supporting. If you are caring for a person with dementia, then you will know that it isn’t always easy. You may at times feel worried, anxious, or frustrated. You might feel guilty about these emotions or whenever you need to do things for yourself. However, looking after yourself is vital for your health and wellbeing, and will benefit both you and the person you are caring for. We look at the challenges you may face in your caring role and ways that can help you to cope, as well as ideas that you might find helpful and the types of support that are available to you. 

REMAP – A charity which aids independence 

The session starts with a short presentation (around 10–15 minutes) introducing Remap, explaining what we do and how we’ve helped people in the past, with a few real‑life examples. This is followed by an interactive session of about 20 minutes, where you’ll be able to see and handle some of the items we’ve designed and made, ask questions, and talk together about how they can help in everyday life. 

Southern Brooks - Supporting Your Wellbeing as a Carer 

A carer-specific wellbeing session focusing on energy, stress and sustainability. Practical, realistic approaches that fit around caring responsibilities. 

10:55 AM - 11:20 AM

Coffee Break & Information Stalls

Time to rest, refresh and speak informally with local organisations.

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

Carers Choice 2 – In-person table presentations/discussions

A repeat of the earlier sessions, allowing you to attend a second topic of interest. 

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Closing Reflection: What Might Help Next?

A gentle close to the morning, reflecting key messages from the day. Focuses on reassurance, shared experiences, and small, optional next steps carers may choose to take.

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

Lunch provided with time to connect with other carers and organisations.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Yoga with Mairead 

This gentle yoga session is designed especially for carers, focusing on relaxation, simple movements and breathing exercises to help ease tension and support wellbeing. The session is suitable for all abilities, with options to adapt poses, and no previous yoga experience is needed. It’s a chance to take some time for yourself in a supportive, welcoming space.

Join us

Bookings have now closed, but you’re still very welcome to come along on the day.

Please note:

Parking at the Greenway Centre is very limited, but there are some on-street spaces near the venue.

However, there is ample parking available a five-minute walk away at the council-run car park at:

ALDI
Greystoke Avenue
Bristol BS10 6AS

The venue is on major bus routes:

• Bus 2 – runs through Southmead towards Cribbs Causeway / City Centre / Stockwood and stops at Badocks Wood School, about a 1‑minute walk from the Greenway Centre.
• Bus 76 – serves Hengrove, City Centre and Cribbs Causeway, also stopping at Badocks Wood School, very close to the centre.
• Bus 13 – passes nearby on routes linking Southmead with the city, with short walking distance to the Greenway Centre. 

This event is for carers only, and we’re unable to accommodate the person you care for. 

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of support, connection, and inspiration.