Carer Friendly Communities Newsletter – Helping You Make the Most of Your Carers ID Card
Happy New Year!
In this month’s newsletter we want to share our own Celebratory News and Introduce Accessible Screenings UK.
Did you know there are a number of different types of screenings in UK cinemas, that are adapted for disabled people to ensure they can enjoy the big screen experience?
In December Forward Carers Celebrated our 10 year Anniversary! A decade of empowering unpaid Carers and championing Carer Friendly Communities.
Since our establishment in 2014, our mission has been clear – to ensure that Carers are understood, valued, and supported in every aspect of their lives. We hope that whatever way Forward Carers has had input into your life and caring journey that it has been in a positive way.
National Carers: Savings Across the UK
For all our Carers across the UK, we’re adding new offers for you each month. Here are some of the latest discounts available nationwide:
Michael Kors– 10% Discount. Affiliated Offer through Discount For Carers.
Here is a sample of the latest exclusive offers available to you this month:
Dorset Carers: Your Latest Offers & Resources
HELLO FROM DORCHESTER ARTS. IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVE ACTIVITY.
Alongside our performance programme at Dorchester Arts, we also run a wide range of creative courses and sessions to improve your health and wellbeing.
Opportunities range from weekly sessions for people living with chronic physical conditions, such as the ever popular Parkinson’s Dance, to short courses supporting people with low-level mental health issues, such as our Art-Life course.
You can also drop into our friendly Sing Together group every month, enjoying songs across the decades; or our weekly drama group Connect – a safe, fun space for improvisation that is accessible to all.
We are excited to announce our brand-new Art for Memory class, for those experiencing the early stages of memory loss, starts in February 2025.
Carers are welcome free to all of our sessions, our venue is fully accessible, and you can give it a try by attending your first one for no charge! People who take part in our sessions have said that the social side of the group is as important as the activity itself, as we always take time for a nice cuppa and a biscuit! More details about all courses are on our website: https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/join-in/.
Please contact us if you would like to chat about any of the opportunities on offer, or to book or register your interest, message engage@dorchesterarts.org.uk or call us on 01305 266926
Don’t forget…
Have any ideas of businesses we can approach or know someone who would like to provide an offer/ discount to Carers? Maybe a cafe or restaurant that is Carer Friendly?
By registering an offer, they will become a member of the Carer Friendly Community for FREE, joining national businesses and providers who benefit from being Carer Friendly. Free business promotion pack too! Register here: Register a discount.
Drop us an email and we will contact them to see if they’d like to join our Carer Friendly community. carerfriendly@forwardcarers.org.uk
Stay Updated and In Touch
We’re always adding new ways to support you, so make sure to keep your ID Card handy and check the Directory for the latest discounts.
Thank you for all that you do. Together, we’re building #CarerFriendlyCommunities.