Student Volunteering Week is a national celebration, led by the Student Volunteering Network, taking place across universities, colleges, and schools. This special week highlights the incredible impact student volunteers make […]
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Posted 6 February 2025 Student Volunteering Week: 10 – 16 February
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Posted 30 January 2025 Are you a Carer or know someone who might be?
Do you (or someone you know) look after a friend, neighbour, or family member who couldn’t manage alone because of age, frailty, illness, a mental health condition, or addiction? If […]
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Posted 30 January 2025 Show Your Support for unpaid Carers: Join the Carer Friendly Communities Programme in Wiltshire
Did you know there are over 47,000 unpaid Carers in Wiltshire? These dedicated individuals balance their time caring for loved ones, often alongside work and other responsibilities. As a business […]
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Posted 30 January 2025 GP Carers Lead Event
At Forward Carers, we understand the challenges Carers face and work closely with GP Carers Participation Teams to ensure Carers receive the support they deserve. Last October, we had the […]
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Posted 9 January 2025 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 […]
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Posted 9 January 2025 Enjoying the Big Screen: Accessible Screenings in UK Cinemas
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 […]
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Posted 18 December 2024 Celebrating 10 Years of Forward Carers
This year, Forward Carers proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone: a decade of empowering unpaid Carers and championing Carer Friendly Communities. Since our establishment in 2014, our mission has been clear […]
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Posted 11 December 2024 The Challenges Unpaid Carers Can Face During Winter Festivities
Winter is a season of joy and celebration for many, with festivities like Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve bringing families and friends together. However, for many unpaid carers, this […]
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Posted 13 November 2024 Understanding Your Rights as an Unpaid Carer:
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 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 […]