November Newsletter 2026
Welcome to our latest Carer Friendly newsletter
We hope you’re keeping well. In this edition, we’ve brought together useful information, local opportunities and practical tips to support you in your caring role.
From places to visit and ways to save with your Carers ID Card, to planning for emergencies and finding support in your local community, we hope there’s something useful for you.
As always, simply pick and choose the information that’s most relevant to you.
National Carers Savings:
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. Please check the terms and conditions.
Papa Johns – exclusive 50% off food and drink, no minimum spend. All day every day instore or online.
AA – Up to 50% off Breakdown Cover (subject to T & Cs)
Sky Stream – As low as £32 – Sky Stream, Ultimate TV, Netflix with Full Fibre Broadband. 24 months contract.
Jojo Maman Bebe – 10% off full price for Carers – Maternity wear, baby clothing and essential nursery products.
Discounts & Offers Across Wiltshire
The Wardrobe – Rifles and Berkshire Wiltshire Museum – Free entry to the museum, home to the Rifles and Berkshire Regiments.
Sarum Speech and Language Therapy 15-mins free consultation. Expert assessment. Specialists in voice therapy for voice disorders and vocal fatigue or strain.
Arundells – A beautiful historic house in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close, once the home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, and now open to visitors to explore its fascinating collection, gardens and history.
Ambersand Boutique – 10% Off ladies clothing, handbags, and accessories at Ambersands Boutique. An independent boutique with carefully chosen collections in the attractive town of Corsham.
Featured Business
Jakub Cynarski Wealth Management
Caring for someone can have a significant impact on your finances. Alongside the cost of care, unpaid Carers may reduce their working hours, take time away from employment or put their own financial plans on hold.
As a former Carer, Jakub understands the personal and financial challenges that caring can bring. He helps families navigate the financial considerations around paying for care, while also considering the impact caring can have on the Carer’s own income, pensions, savings and longer-term plans.
Whether you’re already caring or planning ahead, Jakub is here to provide guidance and help you understand your options.
Please note Care Fee Planning may involve a referral to Karehero, a care navigator and matching service provider, whose services are separate and distinct to those offered by St. James’s Place.
Jakub Cynarski Wealth Management is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.
Email jakub.cynarski@sjpp.co.uk to get in touch.
SJP Approved 23/10/2026.
News Stories
New Action Plan for Unpaid Carers
The Government has published a new Unpaid Carers Action Plan for England, focused on three areas: Recognise, Refer and Reach.
The plan aims to improve how Carers are identified, connected with the right support and supported to have a life alongside caring.
New Champion for Unpaid Carers
A new dedicated champion for unpaid Carers is to be appointed to help ensure Carers’ voices and experiences are heard within Government. Carers UK has welcomed the announcement as an important step towards greater recognition for unpaid Carers.
Voice It Hear It
What if…
Have you made a ‘What If’ Plan?
What would happen if you were suddenly unable to carry out your caring role? Our free ‘What If’ Plan helps you record important information about the person you care for, including their needs, routines and preferences, so others know what to do if the unexpected happens.
Taking a little time to plan now can give you greater peace of mind for the future.
How to Add Your Emergency Contact Details to your Phone
A 5-Minute Phone Setup That Could Help in an Emergency
Did you know you can add emergency contacts and important medical information to your phone’s lock screen, allowing emergency services to access it without unlocking your phone?
For Carers, this simple step could be particularly useful if something happens to you while you’re out. Taking just a few minutes to set it up can help ensure the right people are contacted quickly.
Find out how to add emergency information to your phone.
Kissing it Better Calendar
Discover What’s on Near You
Looking for something to do with the person you care for? Kissing it Better’s Wiltshire calendar brings together a range of events and activities for Carers and the people they care for across the county.
It’s a handy way to discover local opportunities to get out, meet others and enjoy time together.
Subscribe to get the latest calendar sent to your inbox or in print.
Take a look at What’s on Near You in Wiltshire