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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…
