Protection Against Discrimination and Harassment If you’re an unpaid Carer for an elderly or disabled person, it’s essential to know that the law recognises and protects your rights. Caring for […]
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Posted 13 November 2024 Understanding Your Rights as an Unpaid Carer:
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Posted 13 November 2024 Your October updates: Carers Rights Day 2024
November hosts the annual Carers Rights Day and this year it is on Thursday 21st November 2024. Over that week, there will be local and national events you can attend to learn […]
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Posted 16 September 2024 What Do You Think About Wiltshire’s Short Breaks Scheme?
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC) are inviting Wiltshire parent Carers of children/ young people aged 0-25 years with special educational needs and/ or disabilities to share their views on Wiltshire’s […]
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Posted 10 June 2024 No Choice But To Care – Carers UK Report Released
Today marks the start of Carers Week 2024 and the publication of Carers UK’s Carers Week report: No Choice But To Care. The report shows that 10 million adults – 62% […]
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Posted 10 June 2024 Carers Week 2024: Celebrating Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire
Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of unpaid carers in our community. From saving the economy millions to providing essential care for loved ones, […]
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Posted 30 May 2024 Innovative Online Support Launched for Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire
The new Carer Friendly Wiltshire online support service, provided by Forward Carers CIC, is dedicated to anyone living in Wiltshire who is supporting a friend or family member on a […]
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Posted 8 April 2024 Hello and Welcome to Wiltshire Carers
Forward Carers is excited to provide a dedicated website for Adult Carers and Young Carers aged 10 to 18 years old, plus access to our FREE Carers ID Card that […]
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Posted 5 April 2024 Are you Missing Out on Vital Funds?
There are millions of Carers in the UK on low or no pay, with many of them missing out on vital help in the form of Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s […]
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Posted 31 March 2024 Two Charities Become Certified Carer Friendly Workplaces
Age Concern Birmingham and Headway Birmingham and Solihull have both been recognised for their commitment to supporting Carers in their workplace by receiving the Carer Friendly Employer Commitment Mark from […]