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Powered by Kindness: A Thank You to our Volunteers
As we celebrate Volunteer Week (Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June) we want to take a moment… -
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When You’re the Lifeline: The Mental Health Cost of Being ‘Always On’
For many unpaid carers, the day never really ends. Even when the house is quiet, even… -
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Compassion in Action: Life as a Volunteer at our Mental Health Carers Cafe
Our Mental Health Carer Cafes, which are delivered in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire… -
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Don’t Let Carers Be Forgotten in Welfare Reform: Carers Trust Speaks Out
In light of the Government's recent proposals to reform the welfare system and cut public… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters You’re Not Alone
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Joe Brown. ‘Most… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters How We Can Help
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Sandra Berry. 'Carer… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters Benefits
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Leigh Nelson. 'I have… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters Navigating Finances and Caring
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Kelly Bate. 'I’m a… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters Budgeting
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Hannah Wheeler. 'I am… -
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An Announcement From Carer Support Wiltshire
To our CSW community, we hope this message finds you well. As you may know, last year… -
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Young Carer Action Day 2025
This blog has kindly been written by young adult carer Rosario in honour of Young Carer… -
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Caring for a partner: love, loss and resilience
Becoming an unpaid carer for your spouse can test the limits of your patience, stretch… -
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New Year, New Goals: A Note for Unpaid Carers in 2025
January is often seen as a time to start fresh—new year, new you, they say. This… -
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Our New Service Carer Money Matters Is Now Live
Worried about making ends meet for you or the people you’re caring for? As a carer,… -
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Carer Support Wiltshire
Helplines available throughout the festive period: Adult Social Care - Mon - Thurs -… -
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The Challenges of Christmas for Carers
This blog was very kindly written by unpaid carer Rosario. 'Christmas is often… -
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Carers Rights Day 2024: It’s #AboutTime to Recognise Your Rights
At Carer Support Wiltshire, we are proud to stand alongside carers across the UK this… -
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A Journey of Adventure, Love and Technology
We're thrilled to share this lovely article by unpaid carer Tom, where he reflects on the… -
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Debunking Mental Health Myths: The Hidden Facts We Need to Talk About
This Blog was kindly written by unpaid carer Rosario. 'I am Rosario and I help care… -
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COVID-19 Vaccine Autumn Booster Update 2024
As autumn approaches, we want to remind all unpaid carers about the important updates… -
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Coming Soon to CSW: Our Brand New Service Carer Money Matters
Worried about making ends meet for you or the people you care for? We’re excited to… -
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Mourning The Loss of a Loved One Who is Still Alive: The Invisible Grief of Unpaid Carers
As unpaid carers, you face challenges that most will never really understand. Among the… -
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Remembering with Heart: How Leaving a Gift in Your Will Can Support Unpaid Carers
We all leave behind a legacy, whether it’s a cherished memory, a distinctive hobby, or… -
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Carers UK Report on Carer’s Allowance Overpayments
The debacle of Carer’s Allowance overpayments has been in the news for several months… -
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Caring and Cash: Financial Tips for Young Adult Carers
This blog was kindly written by guest writer and unpaid carer Rosario. Being a young… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire is publishing our ‘Essential Guide for Unpaid Carers’
Carer Support Wiltshire is proud to announce that we are exclusively publishing our… -
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Navigating Addiction As A Carer: Alcohol Awareness Week 2024
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week in the UK, it is a time to shed light on the impact… -
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Celebrating the Incredible Work of Wiltshire’s Carers – Happy Carers Week 2024
It's finally Carers Week 2024, and as we celebrate, we want to take a moment to shine a… -
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Volunteers’ Week 2024 – Here to Talk volunteer Trish tells her story
In honour of Volunteers’ Week 2024 we spoke to our fantastic volunteer Trish about life… -
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: A Daughter’s Journey of Caring for Her Mum with Schizoaffective Disorder
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The Power of Compassionate Communication During End of Life: Reflecting on Dying Matters Awareness Week
This week is Hospice UK’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (6-12 May), and as this year’s… -
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Exciting news from Carer Support Wiltshire!
We are very happy to announce some fabulous changes that have been happening within our… -
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Spring edition of Empower Magazine
We have launched our Spring issue of EMPOWER, for young carers in Wiltshire and… -
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Importance of Taking Respite as an Unpaid Carer
Being an unpaid carer is no easy task. It's a role that often goes unnoticed and… -
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Celebrating Young Carer Action Day with author Rab Ferguson
My name’s Rab, and I write award-winning books where young carers meet aliens! To… -
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Winter edition of Empower magazine
We have launched our winter issue of EMPOWER, for young carers in Wiltshire and… -
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Survey of Wiltshire carers show that 60% are caring more than 50 hours a week
Wiltshire residents who are caring for someone have been sharing their experiences and… -
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Information for parent carers – December 2023
This is a monthly round up of information especially for parent carers. The below… -
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Information from the Carers Rights Day expo – see all the presentations here
In November we held our first ever Carers Rights Day expo at the Civic Centre in… -
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‘Tis the season to be a carer at Christmas
'Tis the season to be jolly! Or so the Christmas carols would have us believe. But for… -
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Six more Wiltshire schools earn ‘carer friendly’ status
Carer Support Wiltshire are thrilled to have presented six more school with 'carer… -
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A carer’s blog – 26 November 2023. The pros and cons of giving up work and the benefits of therapy.
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EMPOWER Young Carer Magazine – Winter 2023 edition
Our second edition of our young carer magazine EMPOWER is out now! For young carers and… -
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Carers Rights Day expo welcomes over 200 carers
Unpaid carers attended an expo at Trowbridge Civic Centre organised by charity Carer… -
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It’s Carers Rights Day – what rights do I have as a carer?
Thursday 23 November is Carers Rights Day - an annual awareness day designed to inform… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire – Christmas Raffle!
Win prizes, have fun and support unpaid carers this Christmas! *Please note this… -
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It’s Trustees’ Week – could you be a charity trustee?
Trustees' Week takes place 6-10 November and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank… -
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Read our October newsletter for carers
We send a monthly email newsletter for carers with a round-up of useful and important… -
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A carer’s blog – 10 October 2023
My name is Kathy. My hubby was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in… -
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October half term activities for young carers
Carer Support Wiltshire will be running several activities during the October half term… -
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Gear Up for Autumn 2023: The Importance of Covid Boosters and Flu Vaccinations
The start of September brings many things with it including changing leaves, back to… -
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What’s On Guide for carers – autumn/winter out now
The Carer Support Wiltshire What's On guide for October 2023 - March 2024 is available… -
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Your feedback wanted on our services – help to shape carer support in Wiltshire
Would you like to help shape the future of carer support in Wiltshire? We're looking for… -
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Guest blog for World Mental Health Day: Hopes, Dreams and Wishes
This blog post has been written by Amanda Wilkes, CEO of the counselling charity HELP… -
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Our NEW young carer magazine – SUMMER 2023
We have launched our NEW young carer magazine, EMPOWER, for young carers and young adult… -
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A carer’s blog – 4 August 2023
My name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me some time… -
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A carer’s blog – 26 July 2023
My name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me some time… -
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Caring for someone with mental illness – Rosario’s Story + tips and advice for other carers
This blog has been written by Rosario, a carer for her Mum who has schizoaffective… -
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Young carer summer activities – available to book now
Our summer activities for young carers are available to book now. All activities are… -
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New Wiltshire dementia strategy for carers – have your say
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A carer’s blog – 23 June 2023
My name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me some time… -
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A carer’s blog – 2 May 2023
My name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me some time… -
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Reeds Construction and Engineering choose Carer Support Wiltshire as their charity of the year
Carer Support Wiltshire are delighted to have been chosen as charity of the year by Reeds… -
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This Carers Week, people share how they’re ‘More Than a Carer’
Unpaid carers across Wiltshire have been sharing why they are ‘more than a carer’ as… -
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Thank you to our volunteers
This week is Volunteers Week and we'd like to thank all of the volunteers who make our… -
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Join us for Carers Week
Carer's Week takes place between 5-11 June and is a week when charities, organisations… -
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A carer’s blog – 10 April 2023
My name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me sometime… -
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A carer’s blog – 31 March 2023
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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Malmesbury League of Friends donates £1500 to Here to Talk service
Malmesbury League of Friends (MLOF) has donated £1,500 to Carer Support Wiltshire’s… -
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A carer’s blog – 11 March 2023
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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Young Carer Book Reviews – YCAD 2023
Ahead of Young Carer Action Day on the 15th of March, we've gathered up some brilliant… -
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A carer’s blog – 1 March 2023
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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A carer’s blog – 6 February 2023
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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Census data shows fewer people in Wiltshire caring for someone, but more caring for 50+ hours a week
*Please note this information is correct as of 25 January 2023* Census 2021 data has… -
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A carer’s blog – 23 January 2023
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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A carer’s blog – 14 December 2022
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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Safe and Warm Wiltshire
It is impossible to ignore the reality this winter has brought and we understand it is a… -
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A carer’s blog – 17 October 2022
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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Thanking our trustees this Trustees’ Week
Trustees' Week celebrates the achievements of over 1 million charity trustees in the UK.… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire and Dorset CEO to step down in November
Carer Support Wiltshire and Dorset’s CEO Judy Walker will be leaving the charity in… -
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Carer support for farming communities
A dementia diagnosis can be incredibly difficult to receive, but there is a lot of… -
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A carer’s blog – 6 September 2022
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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Unpaid carers try their hand at creative writing
Unpaid carers try their hand at creative writing Thanks to funding from The Melksham… -
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Practical help for carers on paying utility bills and council tax
Most people will be cutting back this winter, so if you’re feeling anxious about… -
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A carer’s blog – 14 August 2022
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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10th annual celebration held to thank volunteers
Volunteers who contribute their time to support unpaid carers were thanked at an award… -
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A carer’s blog – Kathy is 54 and began her carer journey in 2019
Hi, my name is Kathy. I am relatively new to being an unpaid carer and it took me… -
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Parent carer tips for the summer holidays
The school summer holidays are fast approaching. While this can be a welcome opportunity… -
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County hosts first ‘carer friendly Wiltshire’ conference
Carer Support Wiltshire brought together leaders from primary care, the NHS, education… -
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Courage to Care service shortlisted for NHS award
Carer Support Wiltshire were delighted to be shortlisted for the ‘Collaboration for… -
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New video launched to tackle loneliness in young carers
It’s Young Carers Action Day on 16 March and Carer Support Wiltshire are raising… -
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A blog post for LGBT+ History Month
What is LGBT+ History Month? LGBT+ History Month takes place every February and is… -
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Self-care this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. The media and the shops are full of romantic ways… -
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Parent Mental Health Day as a parent carer
Parent Mental Health Day as a parent carer *Please note this information is correct as… -
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Financial support for unpaid carers this winter
*Please note this information is correct on 14 December 2021* Financial support over…
