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The loneliness of the long-term (unpaid) carer
The below blog post was written by David Walker for Loneliness Awareness Week. David… -
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Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness Awareness Week takes place from 14 - 18 June. Hosted by Marmalade Trust, it's… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire gears up for Carers Week 2021
A Wiltshire charity is using Carers Week, which takes place 7-13 June, to shine a… -
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Carers Week 2021 – join us and help celebrate the amazing work of carers
Running from 7-13 June, Carers Week shines a light on the thousands of unpaid carers… -
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#DementiaActionWeek – looking after someone with dementia
The 17th - 23rd of May is Dementia Action Week, a national event that sees the public… -
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – Our nature photos
For Mental Health Awareness Week we've been out in nature, taking a moment to appreciate… -
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Vaughans Cookery School hosts class for male carers
Six male carers had the opportunity to enhance their cookery skills in April by attending… -
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Mental Health Awareness Week – looking after your wellbeing as a carer
Mental Health Awareness Week: looking after your mental wellbeing as a carer It's… -
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How connecting with nature can improve mental wellbeing – Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: How connecting with nature can improve mental… -
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Tips for carers easing out of #Lockdown
With restrictions beginning to lift in the UK - as a carer, you might be feeling a range… -
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News on COVID vaccines for unpaid carers
We are pleased to announce that unpaid carers aged between 18 and 64 are now being… -
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New hospital liaison service is launched for carers
Carer Support Wiltshire have launched a new Carer Support Hospital Liaison Service to… -
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Wiltshire ready to help eligible unpaid carers receive their PPE following government announcement
Wiltshire’s eligible unpaid carers will be able to receive PPE following updated… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire Earns Trusted Charity Mark Award
Carer Support Wiltshire are pleased to have recently achieved the Trusted Charity Mark… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire Partner with Bristol-based Mental Health Tech Company Paranimo
Carer Support Wiltshire are pleased to be taking part in a pilot scheme with… -
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Christmas 2020 – looking after your mental health this Christmas
Although Christmas is a time for celebrating for most, for others it can be a hard time… -
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A thank you to Sandy Woodbridge
Today is Carers Rights Day and we'd like to take the opportunity to thank an individual… -
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Living Well Advocacy Service
The Living Well Advocacy Service in Wiltshire helps people to record their past, present… -
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Carers Rights Day 2020
Today is Carers Rights Day - an important day, which helps to raise awareness of the… -
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Employment rights for unpaid carers
For Carers Rights Day on 26th November 2020, our HR provider, Roots HR CIC, have answered… -
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Be prepared this Carers Rights Day
Carers Rights Day takes place on Thursday 26th November, and Carer Support Wiltshire are… -
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What it’s Like to be a Charity Trustee
Trustees Week takes place from 2nd-6th November. It's a week that highlights the valuable… -
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It’s Trustees Week – How Can You Make a Difference?
This year’s Trustees Week takes place from 2nd – 6th November and Carer Support… -
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Carers UK survey shows carers are struggling through the Covid-19 pandemic
Carers UK have published a new report based on the responses of just over 5,900 unpaid… -
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‘Get Online Week 2020’ – now’s the time to get online
This blog post was written by Kathryn Preston, Development Librarian at Wiltshire… -
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Supermarket Updates – Information for Carers
Priority Online Shopping slots – Information for carers Many residents who are on… -
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Autumn/Winter 2020 Newsletter out now!
What's new for Autumn Winter 2020-21 News highlights Social distancing measures are… -
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Awards Presented to Wiltshire GP Surgeries With Best Support For Unpaid Carers
GP practices in Wiltshire that are providing the best support to unpaid carers have been… -
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World Mental Health Day
Being an unpaid carer can be rewarding but it can also be stressful. Never more so than… -
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Tips to promote mental wellbeing – and how to avoid depression
The below post is written for Mental Health Awareness Day by Linda Clarke, Master… -
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Mindfulness for Carers – Creative tips to help you switch off
If you're looking after someone, it might be hard for you to take time for yourself at… -
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Carers Trust national carers survey
National Survey to Support Unpaid Carers The Carers Trust will be doing a piece of work… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire Awarded £15,000 to Continue Telephone Support Service
A successful telephone support service that has been helping unpaid carers in Wiltshire… -
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Parent carer advice – back to school
If you're a parent or a parent carer, your child going back to school at this time may be… -
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Survey shows 78% of young adult carers are more worried about the future since coronavirus
Carers Trust has conducted a survey of young carers (aged 12 to 17) and young adult… -
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Time for Carers Appeal – Parent carer Shona talks about the importance of breaks
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How to cope with anxiety as lockdown restrictions ease
Laura Clifford-Jones MBACP, Adult & Young Persons Counsellor gives some tips on how… -
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Have your say on Government proposal to give working carers a week’s unpaid leave
The Government is currently holding a consultation on their proposal to give working… -
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Make a difference to unpaid carers in Wiltshire with our Time for Carers Appeal
We need your help to give vital breaks to unpaid carers across Wiltshire! Most of us… -
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National Lottery Funding of £88,000 for New Carer Services
Carer Support Wiltshire are delighted to have been awarded National Lottery funding of… -
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Rotary Pledges Support for Carers in New Partnerships
Carer Support Wiltshire are delighted to announce that Royal Wootton Bassett &… -
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Finding a sense of purpose through volunteering
This Volunteers Week we are celebrating the huge contribution volunteers make to our… -
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Making friends through volunteering
This Volunteers Week we are celebrating the huge contribution that volunteers make to our… -
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Giving something back through volunteering
This Volunteers Week we are celebrating the huge contribution that volunteers make to our… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire Gears up for Carers Week 2020
Carer Support Wiltshire is running a series of virtual events and activities for this… -
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Volunteering helped me back to work
This Volunteer Week we are celebrating the huge contribution that carers make to our… -
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Influencing change through volunteering
This Volunteers Week we are celebrating the huge contribution that volunteers make to our… -
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Thanking our volunteers
Volunteers’ Week 2020 takes place on 1-7 June and Carer Support Wiltshire is taking the… -
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Volunteers the life blood of our carer cafes
This Volunteer Week we are celebrating the enormous contribution that volunteers make to… -
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Carers allowance and direct payments – Coronavirus Updates
The government has updated guidance around carers receiving direct payments and carers… -
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Carer Story During Covid 19 – David and Georgina
I am a full time, unpaid carer for my wife, Georgina, who was formally diagnosed with… -
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The 2.6 Challenge – Raise money for unpaid carers!
Our community fundraiser Rachael talks about the difficulties carers face, and how you… -
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Coronavirus and caring
Coronavirus and caring Updated 6 May 2020 During the Covid-19 emergency the service… -
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Carers UK: Caring behind closed doors report
We recently shared a survey that Carers UK were conducting on how the coronavirus is… -
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Practical advice for the home during coronavirus
With all that’s currently going on, it can be hard to know what to do if you have a… -
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What is carer burnout and how can you tackle it?
Looking after someone is no easy feat. Especially in these times, whether you look after… -
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How to cope with a loved one being in a care home
Having a loved one in a care home can be difficult, especially at this time due to the… -
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It’s okay not to be okay – tips for being kind to yourself during lockdown
Even though it's a very strange time right now, the pressure to be productive and busy is… -
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Dealing with finances during Coronavirus
Your finances during Coronavirus The current Covid-19 situation does not just give… -
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Keeping physically well: Yoga practices you can do at home
Sandi Steggles, Yoga Teacher & Complementary Therapist from Salisbury has written… -
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Tips for looking after your mental health during the covid-19 lockdown
Looking after your own mental health, whether you are a carer or not, is really… -
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Wiltshire MPs Urged to Support Unpaid Carers
Carers have told us that they're struggling to shop for those they care for during the… -
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5 Great Podcasts for Carers
With the UK practicing self isolation and social distancing, sometimes escapism from the… -
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Getting Through Isolation
Who would have thought our next blog post would be about how you can get through a long… -
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Wellbeing Caller – Carer referral form
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Coronavirus Joint Statement From Wiltshire Voluntary and Community Sector
We are facing challenging times across our communities. The Wiltshire Voluntary &… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire Visits Schools and Colleges for Young Carer Awareness Day
We had our young carer team out visiting three Wiltshire secondary schools on Thursday… -
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Carers Invited to Information and Support Event
Who looks after the carer? What support is available as they carry out this important… -
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Your Feedback on Groups
We're always looking for new ideas on courses and activities we can run that carers will… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire Visits Schools and Colleges for Young Carer Awareness Day
Carer Support Wiltshire had its young carer team out visiting three Wiltshire secondary… -
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A Recipe for Success
Ten male carers aged 65 years and over took part in a cookery course at Vaughn’s… -
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Ways to Beat the January Blues
Christmas has been and gone in a blur, the credit card bills may be slowly falling on… -
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The Importance of Carer Breaks
Carers UK have released a report highlighting the importance of regular breaks for… -
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65% of Adults Will Care for a Loved One
Carers Rights Day took place on the 21st of November and Carers UK used the day to… -
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Looking Back at 2019
2019 is drawing to a close so we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the year.… -
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The Likelihood of Being a Carer in Adult Life
With an ageing population and more people with disabilities living longer then they have… -
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Get Involved This Carers Rights Day – Thursday 21st November
It’s Carers Right’s Day on the 21st of November, a day dedicated to ensuring carers… -
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This Week is Trustee Week!
This year's Trustees' Week takes place from 4-8 November and we're calling on… -
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New Return to Work website Goes Live!
We're pleased to announce the launch of a new website especially for carers in Wiltshire… -
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Unpaid Carers Enjoy Devizes Barge Trip Courtesy of Zurich
A group of carers, many who only get time to themselves a few times a year, were treated… -
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Our Autumn Winter Newsletter & What’s On Guide out now!
What's new for Autumn Winter 2019-20 News highlights Thanks to new funding from the… -
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Getting Organised – Online
It's difficult enough for most people to keep track of their computer passwords while… -
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We’ve Launched Our New Appeal to Give Carers a Break
Carer Support Wiltshire have launched an appeal to raise £30,000 to give unpaid carers… -
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Awards Given to GP Practices Going Above and Beyond for Unpaid Carers
GP practices in Wiltshire going above and beyond for unpaid carers were recognised at the… -
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Spring Summer Newsletter 2019
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Carers Week ‘Gets Carers Connected’ During a Week of Events
Last week was Carers Week and Carer Support Wiltshire ran a number of events over the 7… -
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Could You Be a Carer Support Wiltshire Trustee?
We are looking to recruit three trustees, ideally with expertise in all or a combination… -
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New Funding Will Help Carers Returning to Work
We're pleased to announce that, thanks to new funding from the Government Equalities… -
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New Carers Café Opens in Marlborough
A carer’s café designed to support carers in the north east of the county, is to open… -
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Loving You and Meaning It
Valentine’s Day has many of us thinking about love. Our love for others, their love for… -
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More than 600 people a day leave their job
New research by Carers UK reveals that more than 600 people a day leave their job because… -
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We all need friends
An initiative to help bring people together and connect with their communities has been… -
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Young Carer Awareness Day 2019
Each year Carers Trust organises Young Carers Awareness Day. The purpose of the day is to… -
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Final Call for Appeal
Carer Support Wiltshire are hoping the general public will support a local cause this… -
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I’m too busy for all that!
When you ask people how they are, they usually say one of the following: “Oh you… -
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Courage to Care Launched to Support Military Carers
New support scheme for military carers Carers among military families living in… -
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New Chief Executive for Carer Support Wiltshire
Carer Support Wiltshire is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Walker to succeed… -
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New services launched at Great Western Hospital
Two services at Swindon’s Great Western Hospital have been launched to reach out to… -
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What’s Changed for Carers?
Outgoing Chief Executive, Catharine Hurford asks what's changed for carers during her… -
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Don’t let the flu get you!
If you’re a carer, you need the flu jab As a carer for someone else, it can be easy… -
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Help for Carers to Follow Dreams
This is the exciting time of year when many young adults go off to college, university or… -
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Search for new Chief Executive
Catharine Hurford, Chief Executive of Carer Support Wiltshire will leave the organisation… -
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Autumn Winter Newsletter
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Spring Summer 2018 Newsletter
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Young Carers Feel Lonely During School Holiday
New research from Action for Children and Carers Trust found that 72% of young carers… -
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A is for Anxiety
Sweating palms, stomach aches, shaking, feeling heat rush to your cheeks, running out of… -
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GP Practices Go Platinum
GP practices in Wiltshire went platinum at the recent Carer Support Wiltshire Investors… -
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Mental Health Support Groups Provide Lifeline For Carers
Two Wiltshire support groups for people who care for loved ones with mental health… -
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Wiltshire Businesses Recognised
Wiltshire Businesses, Corsham Print and Dorothy House have been recognised for their… -
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YACbook – New Website for Young Adult Carers
To coincide with this year’s Carers Week, Carer Support Wiltshire is launching YACbook,… -
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Loneliness
Loneliness. It’s a pretty simple definition in the dictionary – sadness because one… -
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New Online Support Tools for Carers
We have some amazing new online tools to support you in your caring role. From an online… -
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Crystal Healing
I’ve developed a new love of crystals. I’ve always been drawn to crystals but had… -
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Help Us to Beat Loneliness
Carer Support Wiltshire is asking people to combat the devastating effects of loneliness… -
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Support and Activities for Young Carers
The Carer Support Wiltshire young carer service will begin from 1st April 2018. We will… -
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Giving Something Back
I have been caring in one manner or another for the previous twenty years – firstly for… -
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Carer Danielle Wins Award
2018 has started out well for carer, Danielle Hewer who has been awarded Carer of the… -
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Can We be Positive About the Future For Carers?
New Year: a time for reflections and looking ahead. January is the season for planning,… -
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Wiltshire Demonstrate Commitment to Carers
The value of unpaid carers in Wiltshire has been recognised with the signing of the… -
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Working in Partnership in Regions Children’s Centres
For many parents and young people looking after loved ones, not recognising that they are… -
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Contract Awarded to CSW to Support Carers of All Ages
Carer Support Wiltshire has been awarded a new contract to support carers of all ages in… -
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Awarded PQASSO Quality Mark
We are delighted to announce Carer Support Wiltshire has been awarded the PQASSO Quality… -
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Waitrose Donate To Appeal
Carer Support Wiltshire were chosen as one of three charities to take part in the… -
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A Day in the Life of a YAC Support Worker
My name is Andrea and I am very lucky. As the Young Adult Carer Support Worker for Carer… -
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Time for Carers Appeal Reaches Target
The Time for Carers Appeal was launched in January to raise £25,000 to help give carers… -
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Filling In the Gaps
A gap in your CV could be a good thing – be proud of yours! A friend of mine has been… -
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Lets start a conversation about loneliness
8 in 10 people caring for loved ones “have felt lonely or socially isolated” Jo… -
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Nationwide Graduates Take on Challenge
Young adult carers across the south west struggle to balance a demanding caring role with… -
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The Other Side of Life (and the guilt that goes with it)
Mum, carer and CSW Community Connector Team Lead, Jacqui talks about the importance of… -
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New Carer Volunteer Service in Wiltshire Hospitals
Thousands of people pass through our hospitals each week accompanied and supported by a… -
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The Problem with Patience
People always say, aren’t you patient. Truth is – I have no patience at all. I… -
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I Worry About Stuff
I worry if little E is going to be ok on her first day at school. If the chicken has been… -
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Model and Toy Collectors Keep It Local
The Wessex Model and Toy Collectors (WMTC) handed over a cheque for £2,216 to Carers… -
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New Figures Reveal Life Chances of UK’s Young Carers Are Under Threat
Young carers across the UK are in danger of not getting the most out of their education… -
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New Beginnings…
Are you new to caring – or perhaps looking down the line a little and thinking that’s… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire Shortlisted for Prestigious Health Service Journal Award 2016
Carer Support Wiltshire have been shortlisted in the 2016 Health Service Journal (HSJ)… -
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Impact of an Ageing Population
News of a hidden army of carers in their 80’s, many of them caring for someone with… -
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One in Four Unpaid Carers “Have Not Had a Day Off” in Five Years
Carers are reaching ‘breaking point’ as they struggle to take even a day away from…
