Carer Friendly Communities Newsletter – Helping You Make the Most of Your Carers ID Card
Happy New Year!
In this month’s newsletter we want to share our own Celebratory News and Introduce Accessible Screenings UK.
Did you know there are a number of different types of screenings in UK cinemas, that are adapted for disabled people to ensure they can enjoy the big screen experience?
In December Forward Carers Celebrated our 10 year Anniversary! A decade of empowering unpaid Carers and championing Carer Friendly Communities.
Since our establishment in 2014, our mission has been clear – to ensure that Carers are understood, valued, and supported in every aspect of their lives. We hope that whatever way Forward Carers has had input into your life and caring journey that it has been in a positive way.
National Carers: Savings Across the UK
For all our Carers across the UK, we’re adding new offers for you each month. Here are some of the latest discounts available nationwide:
Michael Kors– 10% Discount. Affiliated Offer through Discount For Carers.
Here is a sample of the latest exclusive offers available to you this month:
New Offers & Local Resources. Did you know about :
On Friday 17 January, a local Solicitor, Samantha, from Forrester Sylvester Mackett Solicitors will be attending the Cancer Support Café.
Samantha will be giving a short overview of considerations around Wills and Powers of Attorney. This free session, starting at 11:30 for one hour, is open to anyone affected by cancer, including family and friends in need of guidance and support prior to a death or following the loss of a loved one.
See the poster…
Support for bereaved Young People
Do you have a bereaved young person in your family who needs extra support? Wiltshire Nest are now accepting referrals for their 2025 bereavement support programmes. These programmes are free to attend.
If you are looking after a bereaved young person who would benefit from some support with their grief you can make a referral to : Wiltshire NEST bereavement programme (based in Trowbridge) is for young people in school years 6-11 (next programme starts Feb 2025).
Our leaflet can be found here Wilts NEST leaflet email version.pdf
Don’t forget…
Have any ideas of businesses we can approach or know someone who would like to provide an offer/ discount to Carers? Maybe a cafe or restaurant that is Carer Friendly?
By registering an offer, they will become a member of the Carer Friendly Community for FREE, joining national businesses and providers who benefit from being Carer Friendly. Free business promotion pack too! Register here: Register a discount.
Drop us an email and we will contact them to see if they’d like to join our Carer Friendly community. carerfriendly@forwardcarers.org.uk
Stay Updated and In Touch
We’re always adding new ways to support you, so make sure to keep your ID Card handy and check the Directory for the latest discounts.
Thank you for all that you do. Together, we’re building #CarerFriendlyCommunities.