Type of break: Support Services
Cost: Free
Break for: Carers
Provided by: Carers Support/Bristol City Council/South Gloucestershire Council
Applying for a Carers Emergency Card is completely free. The card includes your name, a unique ID number and a 24-hour emergency phone line. If you are ever involved in an accident or emergency, the card alerts a dedicated call centre so that the person you care for is supported straight away. This simple safeguard gives peace of mind, knowing that steps will be taken to keep your loved one safe at all times
To find out how to apply for your Carers Emergency Card, visit our Carers Emergency Card page. You’ll find clear information and guidance to help you get started.
Easton, Bristol
Bristol Black Carers provide monthly support group meetings that are culturally sensitive and shaped by the needs of carers from African, Caribbean, Asian and other diverse communities.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 11am-1pm
Barton Hill, Bristol
A welcoming support group for South Asian carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, offering connection, advice, and a safe space to share experiences.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: Monthly on Wednesdays
Brentry, Bristol
Drop in for a warm welcome, a listening ear, and maybe a slice of cake. Drop In Sessions are open to everyone—no referral or booking needed—to explore the support we offer to carers at the Hospice.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: Every Thursday, 2:00 -3:30pm One Saturday a month, 10:00am-12:00pm