Newsletter January 2026
Happy New Year and welcome to the January edition of our Carer Friendly Newsletter. As we step into a new year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all unpaid Carers for everything you do every day.
In this Newsletter, we’re shining a light on support for Carers in military families, reminding Carers to book onto one of our Carers ID Card Discovery Sessions, sharing this month’s local and national discounts.
We hope this newsletter helps you feel informed, valued, and supported as the year begins. As always, you’re not alone and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
National Carers: Savings Across the UK
Holland & Barrett – 5% discount online
Pandora – 10% discount online
Birkenstock Professional – 20% discount online
Butlins big Weekenders – £30 Carers discount
Hoseasons Holiday Parks and Lodges – Up to 10% Carers discount
Dorset Carers: Your Latest Offers & Resources
Chianti Italian Restaurant Ferndown – A free soft drink or small glass of red or white wine when two people have a meal.
Mead Electrical Services – £50.00 off fuse board changes. 10% off all other work. Free call out.
BCHA Learn – Range of courses designed to help people during the cost of the living crisis (19+ and live in Dorset)
Almond & Co. – 10% discount.
Featured Offer: Helen’s Hypnotherapy Online and at Helen’s practice-50% Discount.
Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also take an emotional toll. That’s why Helen at Helen’s Hypnotherapy is offering Dorset Carers an exclusive 50% discount on hypnotherapy sessions to support your wellbeing. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, exhaustion, overwhelm or simply need space to breathe, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy provides a gentle, effective way to restore calm and build emotional resilience. Sessions are available online or in person in Ferndown, and are designed to fit around the unpredictable nature of caring.
“As someone who has had a caring role myself, I understand firsthand how deeply caring responsibilities can impact our lives. This lived experience guides my approach and allows me to offer compassionate, non-judgemental support tailored to the unique challenges Carers face. Hypnotherapy can also help with unwanted habits, phobias, confidence, sleep and other issues that can become harder to manage when you’re supporting someone else. You deserve support too, and I’m here to help you take that step”. Helen Wilks DFSH, HPD, AfSFH (Reg), NCH (Reg).
Supporting Military Personnel, Veterans and Their Families in Dorset
Military life can be very rewarding, but it can also bring unique challenges, especially for families. Frequent moves, periods of separation, physical or mental health needs, and the transition into civilian life can place extra pressure on both service personnel and their family.
Across Dorset, there is a strong commitment to ensuring that military families, veterans and unpaid Carers are recognised, supported.
Online Carers Card Discovery Session
Online Carers Card Discovery Sessions are taking place on the 24th February 2026 at 1.30pm and 6.30pm. Join us and discover how to get and use the card, why it’s important, the exclusive benefits and discounts it offers and how we raise awareness of Carers in the community.
See the link below to book through Calendly.