About Us
We’re an award-winning not-for-profit Community Interest Company and have been empowering unpaid Carers across England to live fulfilling lives since 2014. Our mission is to create Carer Friendly Communities, places where everyone plays a role in supporting Carers and Carers feel understood and valued by the whole community.
Our Values Shape Everything We Do
Fulfilling-potential
We create Carer Friendly Communities, places where Carers can achieve their potential in all areas of their life and work.
Family-centred
We place Carers, families and their networks at the heart of what we do, involving them and listening to their feedback.
Impact-driven
We measure the impact of our support, so we know that our services are effective and valued.
Trusted-partner
We believe the best outcomes for Carers are achieved by working in partnership that can meet the varied needs of our diverse communities.
Socially-responsible
We seek to reduce inequality and through our work, we will leave the community and our planet in a better place.
Carer Friendly Wiltshire
We are commissioned by Wiltshire Council and BSW Integrated Care Board (ICB) to provide a digital support service for unpaid Carers and ex-Carers in Wiltshire, aged 10 years up to 100 years old. This support includes our award-winning Carers ID Card and Carer Friendly Community approach, to improve outcomes for Carers.
Carer Friendly In Your Area
Are you a local care provider or Commissioner of Carer Support services? Get in touch to find out how we can work together to make your area Carer Friendly. Whether you wish to block purchase the Carer Friendly ID card for registered Carers, are looking for an online support service, want to raise awareness and identify Hidden Carers or wish to train employers on how to help staff successfully balance work and care – we can help.
Our Impact
As a not-for-profit social enterprise we put people before profits – we reinvest 100% of any surplus into our social purpose to create Carer Friendly Communities, and we’re dedicated to making a measurable difference to the lives of the Carers we support.
42700
Support Since 2015
87
out of every 100 Carers felt more positive about their caring role
4811
Carer Friendly Cards issued
Carers Voice
Your Voice Matters. Speak out, we will listen and respond. Your experiences as a Carer matter. By sharing your voice, you can help improve support for unpaid Carers and shape services for families across your community.
Your feedback ensures the services that Forward Carers manage are underpinned by the direct voice of Carers.
Get involved and influence real change!
Volunteer With Us
Can you spare a few hours a month to help us create Carer Friendly Wiltshire?
We have a range of roles including administration, awareness raising and engaging with local organisations.
We’ll provide full support and training.
Email us at carerfriendly@forwardcarers.org.uk to discuss your interests and find out how you can get involved.
Get In Touch
Forward Carers CIC
Touchbase Pears Business Centre,
750 Bristol Rd,
Birmingham B29 6NA
info@forwardcarers.org.uk
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