October Newsletter 2025 

Carers Rights Day 2025 – Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights Support 

Carers Rights Day is fast approaching on Thursday 20th November – a national awareness day dedicated to ensuring unpaid Carers understand their rights, know where to get help, and feel supported in their caring role.  

Across Dorset and Wiltshire, partners are coming together to host a variety of online and in-person events offering advice, information, and wellbeing activities for Carers. 

A full programme of events will be available soon on the Our Dorset website, our own Forward Carers online calendar in Wiltshire, and the Carers Together Wiltshire events – so keep an eye out and get involved!  

Carers Rights Day Online Events  

Remember to book onto these, we would love to see you there.  

The Carers Card and How it Supports your Rights, 18th November 2025 6.30pm-7.15pm.  

Link to Book: Carers ID Card Discovery Session – Carers Rights  

Support For Working Carers-Rights at Work 20th November 7pm-7.45pm.  

Link to Book: Support For Working Carers 

Dorset Carers: Your Latest Offers & Resources  

We have some lovely new offers, and a FREE Day Trip to Brownsea Island, scroll down for further information.  

Good As New Body- 50% discount on 3 monthly subscriptions to Boot Camps. Unlimited access. Normally £85.00-Discounts – Forward Carers 

The Life you love-25% discount with code C10MCA8CWSXQ-Discounts – Forward Carers 

The Clay Studio-Better Craft and Paint-a free studio fee-Discounts – Forward Carers 

Marsden Flooring Ltd-10% discount on materials-Discounts – Forward Carers

Featured offer/service 

Caroline Anne Psychotherapy- 25% discount on all face-to-face and online therapies-Discounts – Forward Carers 

Set within a peaceful, natural environment, my private practice offers a warm and protected space where Carers and individuals from all walks of life can pause, breathe, and focus on their own needs. My approach is person-centered and grounded in phenomenology, meaning I prioritise each client’s unique lived experience and explore what feels most meaningful to them.

Having been a Carer myself, and continuing to care for my elderly parents, I understand both the rewards and the challenges of the role. Therapy offers a space to acknowledge their resilience while discovering new ways to cope and care for their own wellbeing. Whether it’s developing strategies to manage stress, finding moments of balance and rest, or simply having a place to be heard, I aim to help Carers feel supported and valued. 

My work is about ensuring that those who care for others feel cared for, too.

Carer Friendly Day Out To Brownsea Island – A Lovely Opportunity 

This is a wonderful chance to relax, connect with fellow carers, and enjoy the beauty of the island. If you would like to join, please book your place.   

Contact: Telephone: 01202 128787 Email: carersupport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk  

Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025  

Meeting point: Please arrive at Poole Quay to take the ferry to Brownsea Island.  

Ferry times:  

  • Departs at 09:45 AM  
  • Returns at 14:00 PM  

Brownsea Island offers a peaceful escape into nature, with opportunities to explore the outdoor centre, enjoy scenic walks, and maybe even spot a red squirrel! Facilities include a small reception and toilets.  

What to Bring:  

  • Comfortable walking boots  
  • Clothing suitable for English weather  
  • A packed lunch (or enjoy the National Trust Villano Café)