As we mark Carers Week 2025, Forward Carers is celebrating the incredible unpaid Carers who support loved ones every day – and the communities stepping up to support them in […]
May Newsletter: Celebrating Carers Week 2025
Celebrating Carers Week 2025: Championing Equality for Unpaid Carers
Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9–15 June, shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid Carers. This year’s theme, Caring About Equality, underscores the disparities and challenges carers face, including financial hardship, social isolation, and limited access to support services.
Understanding the Theme: Caring About Equality
Unpaid Carers are the backbone of our society, providing essential care to family members, friends, and neighbours. Despite their significant contributions, many Carers experience inequalities that impact their health, finances, and opportunities.
Our Events and Activities for you
Forward Carers are putting on several events over Carers week. Some are available to book now and more will appear in early June.
Rights at Work
Support for Working Carers: Your Rights at Work & Financial Wellbeing. Join us for an informative online session exploring Carers leave and your rights in the workplace.
Learn how the Carer’s Leave Act and other rights can support you as a working Carer. Find out how to approach conversations with your employer about your entitlements. Hear from expert guest speakers, including the Carer Money Matters Project, covering benefits, budgeting help, and local financial support.
📅 Session Times on Microsoft Teams:
Lunch & Learn: 1:00–1:45pm (plus 15 min Q&A)
Evening : 7pm – 7,45pm (plus 15 min Q&A)
Take a look at what else is happening here: Calendly
What’s on in Wiltshire
Explore a range of events for Carers in Wiltshire. From support groups to informative sessions, there’s something for every Carer.
You can also use these links for What’s On near you…
Discounts & Offers in Wiltshire and wide
Wiltshire Offers
Centre News Calne-20% discount on soft drinks Discounts – Forward Carers
Sole Luna Calne- 5% discount OR a self-care freebie with a £10.00 plus purchase Discounts – Forward Carers
Sole Luna Calne-10% discount on a Holistic Therapy session booking Discounts – Forward Carers
National Offers
H Samuel Jewellery- 20% discount
Ayu (Irish Cosmetic Brand)-15% discount
Marshmallow Car Insurance- £75.00 discount
Blinds2Go made to measure Blinds-5% discount
Affiliated offers through Discounts for Carers.
Our Dorset Carers Week Events
Available to Wiltshire Carers too!
Join the Our Dorset community in celebrating Carers Week with a series of events aimed at recognising and supporting Carers across the region Carers Week 2025 – Our Dorset and we have some special events:
Hiddens Gardens Event Blandford Forum. (In partnership with Forward Carers and Carer Support Dorset)
Come and explore this fascinating Georgian gem, described as a “Little Bath in bricks”. Visit some very different gardens – Georgian to modern, large to courtyard, including ones not opened before. Refreshments available. Some plants will be available for sale.
Cost – Free Entry to first 50 Carers and half price thereafter, with Carers ID Card. (usually £7.00) to visit all the gardens, accompanied under 18s free.
How to get tickets / programmes
Blandford Town Museum – Contact Us | Blandford Town Museum
Location: Blandford’s Hidden Gardens | the National UK Open Gardens Directory
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Celebrating Carers Week 2025: Championing Equality for Unpaid Carers Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9–15 June, shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid […]
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