Dementia Action Week is a time to raise awareness of the experiences of people affected by dementia. This year, it takes place from 18 to 24 May.

Held each year across the UK, the week brings together charities, health services, community organisations and local partners to raise awareness, challenge stigma and encourage people to take action.

Caring for someone with dementia can be emotionally and physically demanding. It can often lead to isolation, stress and a decline in mental health and wellbeing.

This Dementia Action Week, we are encouraging Carers to look after themselves too. This includes learning what support is available, finding ways to reduce the impact of caring on their own lives, and recognising the importance of sharing their experiences.

Dementia Carer Support in Action: Adam and Neil’s Story

Adam and Neil Joesbury are brothers who live in Birmingham with their dad Bob. 

In 2017 Bob had a bleed on the brain. Bob was referred to a memory clinic and discovered that he’d also had two mini-strokes and was later diagnosed with vascular dementia. 

To help Adam try and understand what dementia is and how best to look after Bob, Neil took his brother to some dementia Carer support groups. 

Adam, who has a learning disability, struggled with these support groups and found them boring. With the help of a dementia advisor from the Alzheimer’s Society, she devised some practical sessions tailored for Adam to explain what dementia is in a visual way and they’ve really helped him.

Adam said, “First my learning disability wouldn’t let me understand dementia. But doing it with pictures makes it easier. And I like drawing to understand when people are talking to me.”

With this support, Adam and Bob can be independent while Neil is at work. Adam takes his dad shopping and cooks for him. When Bob is at the dementia café, Neil and Adam can enjoy some time together and have a bit of respite. It’s a real team effort and they all look out for each other.

Support from the Community

Neil’s workplace (M&S) is very understanding and allows Neil to have his phone with him on the shop floor, this way, Adam can call him if he’s having a bad day.

As well as a supportive workplace, Neil, Adam and Bob are well-known in their area and are lucky to live in a community where people look out for them.

“We can’t go anywhere,” Adam said, “because someone will recognise Neil and he stands there for half an hour talking!’

Bob went out one day to the cashpoint he usually uses but finding it broken, he went to a different one and got lost. Local businesses know about Bob’s dementia and luckily for him, staff in Iceland knew where he lived and pointed him in the right direction. Although, Bob wears a GPS tracker to give Neil peace of mind while he’s at work, knowing that local shops, pubs and cafés know where they all live is reassuring should Bob ever get lost or Adam needs any help.

Adam and Neil would like people to be more patient and helpful, as they say this makes a huge difference to them. 

Read more about their story below, and how you can find support in your role as a Dementia Carer.

What’s On

Check out the events you can get involved in this Dementia Action Week and beyond to see how you can feel healthier and happier in your role as a Dementia Carer.

Welcome to your April newsletter! This month, we’re highlighting the variety of local and national discounts you can receive as a Carer in Dorset, as well as some of the local Carer Cafes and Support Groups you can get involved with!

We hope you enjoy!

Why you should join a Carer Café or Support group

Attending Carer Support Groups or Cafés can make a big difference if you’re looking after someone. They’re not just about talking—they offer emotional, practical, and even health benefits.

They run throughout the month in various locations around the county, making them accessible and flexible. You don’t have to attend every one, just when you feel it would be helpful. 

Of course, Support Groups and Cafés are not for everybody, and there is plenty more support available to you if this doesn’t sound like your cup of tea. 

However, for many, attending these groups brings huge benefits which can help you grow in feel happier and more confident in your Caring role.

Read more information about groups near you below.

Upcoming Forward Carers sessions

Join our upcoming learning sessions designed to support you in your Caring role.

Check out what’s on below, and make sure to book your place!

Forward Carers Awards Employer Commitment Mark to Leonardo Carer Support Dorset

Forward Carers is proud to award its Employer Commitment Mark to Leonardo Carer Support – Dorset in recognition of the organisation’s outstanding commitment to supporting employees with caring responsibilities.

Going beyond statutory requirements, Leonardo Carer Support Dorset has introduced a comprehensive paid Carers Leave policy for staff, demonstrating a clear and meaningful commitment to helping working Carers balance their professional and personal lives.

Attending Carer Support Groups or Cafés can make a big difference if you’re looking after someone. They’re not just about talking—they offer emotional, practical, and even health benefits.

They run throughout the month in various locations around the county, making them accessible and flexible. You don’t have to attend every one, just when you feel it would be helpful.

Of course, Support Groups and Cafés are not for everybody, and there is plenty more support available to you if this doesn’t sound like your cup of tea.

However, for many, attending these groups brings huge benefits which can help you grow in feel happier and more confident in your Caring role.

What’s on in Dorset

Carers groups meet at different times, and you don’t have to attend every meeting.

We’ve compiled a list of organisations and contact details for places which provide Support Groups and Carer Cafés regularly on a variety of days throughout the week.

If any of them sound of interest, make sure to check out their events for ones which you can attend!

BCP Carer Support

BCP Carer Support offers Support Groups and Carer Cafés where unpaid Carers can meet others, share experiences, access information, and feel less alone in their caring role. These welcoming sessions provide peer support, conversation, and practical guidance, while helping Carers find out about other local opportunities and services. Carers can contact BCP Carer Support on 01202 128 787

They are also actively updating their Carers Calendar, which you can HERE. It’s a useful resource for upcoming events 

Dorset Carer support service delivered by help and care

Dorset Carer Support Service, delivered by Help & Care, provides information, advice, and local support to help unpaid Carers manage their role and access the right services. Carers can contact the service on 0303 303 0153.

Dorset Council Community Directory in partnership with Help & Kindness

You can also explore wider local opportunities through the Dorset Council Community Directory, which includes details of Carer groups and support services across Dorset.

BCP Council & Prama life

FOCUS Carer Support Scheme, linked with BCP Carers Service and Prama Life, offers mentoring and befriending for informal Carers. This includes support from volunteer telephone befrienders who provide a regular friendly voice, as well as mentors who understand caring firsthand and can offer empathy, encouragement, and shared experience.

They also run Carer Support Groups where Carers can connect with peers over a cup of tea, gain emotional support, hear from professionals, and access useful information. For Carers who find it difficult to leave the house because of their caring responsibilities, online Carer support groups can offer a more flexible way to stay connected and receive support.

Minstead online carer community

This is a monthly online group (Teams Meeting) open to all Carers of people with learning disabilities/ and or autism from college age to old age, and from any area. You do not have to be connected to Minstead Trust. This provides an opportunity for on-line social connections, sharing experiences and mutual support. 

Hello Dorchester Carers Group

Hello Dorchester is run by a volunteer from Rethink. The group would love Carers to join them for a coffee and chat in a relaxing atmosphere. You can join in conversations as little or as much as you wish and everyone is there to support each other. You can contact them at dorchestercarers@rethink.org for more information.

Make sure to check out a Carer Support group or Café to see if it could help you in your Caring role.

Forward Carers is proud to award its Employer Commitment Mark to Leonardo Carer Support – Dorset in recognition of the organisation’s outstanding commitment to supporting employees with caring responsibilities.

Going beyond statutory requirements, Leonardo Carer Support Dorset has introduced a comprehensive paid Carers Leave policy for staff, demonstrating a clear and meaningful commitment to helping working Carers balance their professional and personal lives.

The award was presented during an inspiring meeting with CEO Donna Blanche and her team. The conversation provided an opportunity to share lived experience as working Carers and to reflect on the importance of ensuring employees can continue to thrive in the workplace while managing the vital support they provide to others.

Rachel Close, Programme Manager at Forward Carers, said:

“Ideally, working Carers should never feel they have to choose between their job and the person they care for. Employment offers so much more than a salary;  it can provide professional identity, job satisfaction, social connection and often valuable respite or space away from caring responsibilities. Employers like Leonardo Carer Support are showing how thoughtful policies and a supportive culture can make this balance possible.”

Leonardo Carer Support has also taken practical steps to embed this support across the organisation, including training a designated Carer Champion to advocate for colleagues. Additionally, they are offering training space to Forward Carers to help engage and support other employers interested in strengthening their support for working Carers.

Donna Blanche, CEO of Leonardo Carer Support, said:

“It’s not just what we do as a service to our community, it’s who we are. That’s why we are committed to supporting Carers both in the community and within our own team.”

This award recognises Leonardo Carer Support’s leadership in creating a more Carer-Friendly workplace and highlights the important role employers can play in enabling unpaid Carers to remain in work, maintain well-being, and remain connected to their communities.

Welcome to your Dorset Carers March newsletter! This month we’ll be focussing on the Museum of East Dorset, where they are prioritising accessibility and inclusion as they offer aim to provide a visitor experience enjoyable for everyone. We’ll also take you into the recent local and national discounts, a new Carers Stroke support course, as well this month’s featured offer.

We hope you enjoy reading!

You can also find all the free and low cost offers in Dorset and BCP on our website, or following the link below!

Featured Offer: LB Legacy Services

LB Legacy Services are a Dorset based company providing a comprehensive range of estate planning and probate administration services tailored to your individual needs. Our experienced team offers professional, accurate and compassionate support to give you peace of mind while protecting your legacy and your family’s future. 

We guide Executors through the Probate process, ensuring estates are administered efficiently and with care. We tailor and prepare clear, legally sound Wills that reflect your wishes and safeguard your loved ones.  We advise on the creation and management of Trusts to help protect your assets and ensure they are passed on according to your intentions. Trusts can provide significant benefits, including asset protection, tax advantages and privacy. 

We also assist with Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), enabling you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial, health and personal affairs should you become unable to do so yourself. 

Whatever your circumstances, we are here to support you every step of the way with expertise and personalised attention. 

Emma 

Business Development Executive 

The Museum of East Dorset: Bringing Accessibility to the Forefront

For Carers, planning a day out can often come with a long list of questions, worries and extra considerations. Many support someone with additional needs, sensory considerations, mobility challenges or other accessibility needs which can make visiting attractions feel stressful rather than enjoyable.

The Museum of East Dorset aims to change this, putting accessibility at the forefront of their visitor experience.

They are offering Free Essential Carers Access, and have recently invested in new infrastructure to ensure they are catering for a variety of visitors, providing peace of mind for Carers who may be worried or concerned when planning days out.

Forward Carers very own Karen Warr recently went to check out some of these initiatives. See out what she has to say about it below!

Prama Life Stroke Support

If someone close to you has had a stroke, you may have found yourself becoming a Carer very quickly. Life can change overnight, and there is a lot to learn, and not much time to adjust.

PramaLife, a local charity, is working working with NHS colleagues to offer a free five week information course for people caring for someone after a stroke.

Whilst the course has already started there are more upcoming sessions which could provide support, comfort, and information for you.

• 🗓️ Thursday 19th March: Speech and Language Therapy
• 🗓️ Thursday 26th March: Continence
• 🗓️ Thursday 9th April: Local support for Carers, including Benefits and Practical Help
• 🗓️ Thursday 16th April: NHS Support for Carers

The course is held at Tesco, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY, with free parking for upon to three hours.

Contact Sue.warr@prama.uk or call 01202 804914 to discuss getting onto the course.

Upcoming Event: Support for Working Carers Discovery Session

For Carers, planning a day out can often come with a long list of questions, worries and extra considerations. Many support someone with additional needs, sensory considerations, mobility challenges or other accessibility needs which can make visiting attractions feel stressful rather than enjoyable.

Thankfully, more venues are recognising the importance of accessibility and are taking practical steps to make visits easier, more inclusive, and welcoming to everyone.

Situated on the High Street in Wimborne Minster, the Museum of East Dorset is a brilliant example of this. Already celebrated as ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2025/26’, the museum has turned it sites to making its spaces and experiences accessible to all.

Forward Carer’s very own Karen Warr recently visited to find out more.

During her tour, she met Rachel, the museum’s Learning Lead, who shared some of the work the team has been doing to improve accessibility.

“The team have worked to produce a series of resources for visitors with SEND and we now have a lift, making the museum even more accessible to people of all ages and disabilities.”

Here, Karen shares some of the insights she gained on tour, exploring some of the practices which make the museum a perfect destination for Carers and families.

the House

Dating back to the 1500’s, the house has been home to many different people over the centuries. In 1962, Hilda Coles closed the family Ironmongers, and the building became a museum, which is now run as a charity.

Visitors can discover the fascinating stories of people who lived and worked there, while exploring a wide range of collections and themed exhibitions. What makes the experience stand out even more is the museum’s clear focus on accessibility:

• Braile books in each room of the Museum 

• Interactive displays 

• A new lift installed through fund raising 

• Blue Dementia friendly toilet seat and soap in the toilet and a red cord alarm 

• Part of the ‘Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme’ 

• ‘Wheelchair Users guide’ available on their website 

the gardens

The museum’s gardens stretch for 100 metres and offer a calm, welcoming space to relax, and explore. Developed largely by Blanche Coles and her daughter Hilda, the gardens are another part of the visitor experience that has been made easier to enjoy with:

• Clear signage throughout

the tea room

Set within the garden, the tea-room also includes a thoughtful accessible feature to support a wider range of visitors, including:

• Accessible Crockery, soup bowls, double handed mugs and teapots, and easy grip cutlery 

• A visual menu 

• A braille menu

the sensory shed

One particularly valuable feature is the sensory shed – a relaxed sensory safe space designed to help visitors take a break if they need time away from a situation.

• Weighed blankets

• Sensory toys

• Sensory lighting

superhero sensory sack

Visitors can also borrow a Superhero Sensory Sack to support them during their journey around the museum. These can be personalised by choosing the items most helpful for each individual visit. Contents include:

Ear defenders 

• A magnifier 

• ‘Today I will visit’ PECS style planning board 

• Reins 

• A character puppet 

• A torch 

• 7 x fidget toys 

• Picture guide to the museum with ‘sensory safe’ zone marked 

• Photo content list 

• Museum quiz sheet and pencil

resources to use before you visit

To help visitors prepare in advance, the museum also offers downloadable resources, including:

• Museum Visual Story 

• PECS Style Museum cards 

• Pictorial Museum Guide 

virtual museum

For this who are unable to attend in person, the Museum of East Dorset offers a virtual Museum experience through its website, helping more people more people enjoy what is has to offer in a way that works for them.

The museum is more than just an interesting place to visit. It is a welcoming, inclusive space that has clearly thought about how to reduce barriers and make visits easier for people of all ages and abilities.

For Carers and families, that can make all the difference.

National Employee Appreciation Day, held on the first Friday of March each year, is an opportunity for organisations to celebrate their staff, recognise those who go the extra mile, and acknowledge the contribution employees make to business success.

Recognition does not always have to come in the form of financial reward. While bonuses and pay increases are welcome, appreciation can also be demonstrated through understanding, flexibility and compassion. For employees who are also unpaid Carers, this kind of support is not simply “nice to have” — it is essential.

Unpaid Carers look after someone who depends on them due to disability, serious illness, frailty or addiction. Caring can be emotionally and physically demanding. When combined with a rigid, uncompromising full-time job, the pressure can quickly lead to stress, sickness absence or even resignation.

Research from Carers UK shows that 2.6 million people have given up work to care — that’s around 600 people every day. Behind each number is a skilled, experienced individual who may have wanted to remain in employment but felt they had no choice.

One of the most powerful ways an organisation can demonstrate appreciation is through supportive leadership. A line manager who acknowledges, understands and empathises with caring responsibilities can make the difference between an employee thriving or leaving.

By adopting a Carer Friendly Employer approach:

• Staff retention strengthens
• Absenteeism reduces
• Experienced and talented employees remain within the organisation

Want to find out more about how workplace training can help your business?    

Join our free 30-minute interactive Discovery Session to explore the business case for Carer Friendly workplaces. Around 1 in 7 employees is balancing work and caring responsibilities in your workforce today— learn who they are and how to support them. We’ll share practical tips and quick wins, our workplace training options and explain how you can achieve the Carer Friendly Employer Commitment Mark certification

Read the story below. Connie, an unpaid Carer, illustrates how the actions of a line manager — both negative and positive — can have a profound impact, and how tools such as a Carer ID card and a Carer’s Passport can transform working life.

We are delighted to invite another member of staff to our team in Dorset!

This role involves raising awareness of the lives of unpaid Carers, building business to business relationships, delivering the Carers ID Card scheme and our Carer Friendly Communities objectives.

It is ideal for an enthusiastic, compassionate, organised and skilled communicator.

Full Job description is below. Applications should be sent to julie.robinson@forwardcarers.org.uk by Wednesday 11th March 2026 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 18^th March 2026. 

Project Assistant at Forward Carers

Job Role: Project Assistant (Two Years Fixed Term) 

Job Level: Assistant 

Purpose:  The Forward Carers Project Assistant will support the Project Co-ordinator, Programme Manager and wider team to deliver the Dorset Carers Card programme helping with day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth and effective delivery of this service, community outreach and Carers ID card. You will also Support our Carer Friendly Wiltshire programme as required. 

Hours of work: This role is part time, please include your preferred hours in your application.  

Job location:  Home based with travel across Wiltshire, with some travel to Dorset and BCP. The nature of the role could require occasional regional and UK travel.  

Salary: £25,947 

Reporting to: Programme Co-ordinator  

About Us: Established in 2014, Forward Carers is an award-winning not for profit social enterprise on a mission to create Carer Friendly Communities across the UK, places that understand and support unpaid Carers. We achieve this by developing partnerships with not-for-profit organisations who deliver our services. We also work directly with services, businesses, and employers to empower them to support the unpaid Carers in their communities.  

Our current contracted services are Birmingham Carers Hub & Young Carers Service, Sandwell Carers Hub, Dudley Adult Welling being & Young Carers Service Walsall Carers Hub, Carer Friendly Wiltshire and delivering the Carer Friendly ID scheme in Dorset. We also seek charitable funding from organisations such as the Big Lottery. We are a flexible and inclusive team and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, including unpaid Carers and ex-Carers.  

Your Impact:  

As Project assistant, you will deliver the successful implementation of the Dorset Carers Card and on occasion support Carer Friendly Communities Projects in Wiltshire. This role involves building business to business (B2B) relationships, raising awareness of the lives of unpaid Carers, including Young Carers within the local and business community, delivering the Carers ID Card scheme and our Carer Friendly Communities objectives. You will collaborate with local Carers, businesses, organisations, Stakeholders and Service partners to support in improving the identification and lives of unpaid Carers.  

Key Responsibilities 

Business and community relationships:  

• Seek out and engage businesses and organisations to make an offer a Community Pledge of support, including to our Carers ID Card – Wellness Directory 

• Build and maintain relationships with local communities to ensure unpaid Carers and professionals are aware of the Carer ID Card and that discounts and offers are meeting the needs of Carers 

• Support identification of hidden Carers and signposting Carers for support 

• Approach businesses in a wide range of ways, including door to door, digital and events 

• Assist Programme Manager and partners to build Carer Friendly Communities including GP’s, PCN’s, and Hospitals 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure strong working relationships  

• Enable and empower Carers and Young Carers to have a voice within the programme to provide their valuable feedback. This includes finding and supporting Volunteers Carer Ambassadors 

• Represent Forward Carers at a wide range of events and meetings in a professional manner, including Carers week, Carers Rights day, and Young Carers Action Day 

• Support Carers to access our Carers Card by helping with applications, this could be face to face, via emails or over the phone. 

Reporting and Communication: 

• Provide data to our internal reporting systems in an accurate and timely manner 

• Respond to telephone and email enquiries, conveying accurate information promptly and appropriately 

• Contribute innovative ways to identify hidden Carers and new business leads 

• Contribute to the Carer Friendly Monthly Newsletter 

• Deliver and support Carer Friendly Communities Discovery sessions for local partners, business and Carers ensuring a timely follow up on any leads and all actions 

Administrative Support:  

• Support the administration of customer surveys and other team communications 

• Assisting in the preparation and distribution of materials and stationery required for events 

• Preparing and providing Business welcome packs, certificates and any other admin required by project 

• Updating internal CRM system (Salesforce) with project activities and impact  

• Providing content for socials, newsletters and in print materials, as directed by the Programme Manager and Communications team.  

Who You Are: As a Project assistant you will be responsible for supporting the project Co-ordinator and Programme Manager in implementing our Carer Friendly Communities programmes in Dorset and supporting colleagues in Wiltshire. An enthusiastic, compassionate, organised and skilled communicator with experience of professional and community relationships. You will be an effective team player with the ability to be flexible and adaptable to support on other projects as needed. This role requires driving, your own vehicle and fluent spoken English to effectively communicate with stakeholders.  

You’ll Thrive With:  

• Local knowledge: You will be building successful B2B relationships. A sound understanding of Dorset rural and urban communities will help you in this role. 

• Exceptional Skills: Possess good organisational and communication skills and ability to deliver present our offer to Carers, businesses and local communities.  A passion for impacting positive change in the lives of unpaid Carers. 

• Personal Strengths: Diplomacy, strong intrapersonal skills, and ability to negotiate. Self-discipline, and compassion defines your approach to work and life.  

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about enhancing the lives of Unpaid Carers including Young Carers, thrive in a role that requires independent working and offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to grow, we would love to hear from you. Your journey with Forward Carers promises to be rewarding, impactful, and a vital part of our community’s support system.  

How to Apply?  

To apply for the role of Carer Friendly Project Co-ordinator at Forward Carers, please submit your CV, a one-page covering letter, your preferred part-time hours and your response to the questions below.  

Your covering letter should show your experience or your potential to learn skills, and passion for the role. Include specific examples that show your what will make you successful in B2B relationships, networking, and stakeholder engagement.  

In addition, please answer the following questions and submit this with your application.  

Pre-interview Questions (please respond to both question on a maximum of one page of A4) 

1. Business Relationship Experience: This role involves approaching businesses, sole traders and organisations to secure a pledge of support (such as a discount or offer) for our Wellness Directory. Can you describe a time you identified and engaged potential businesses, how you approached them and what the outcome was?  

2. Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement: A significant part of this role involves collaborating with unpaid Carers, stakeholders and external partners. Could you provide an example of a situation where you worked with a diverse group of stakeholders to support programme or projects goals? 

If shortlisted and invited for an interview, we will use your responses to these pre-interview questions as a key part of the interview process. This approach will allow us to gain deeper insights into your experiences and how they align with the needs of our organisation.  

Applications should be sent to julie.robinson@forwardcarers.org.uk by Wednesday 11th March 2026 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 18^th March 2026. Please notify us at the point of application if you will require an alternative date. Thank you  

If you are invited to interview, we will ask you about any adaptations or accessibility needs that will support you to bring your best self to the interview. 

Joseph Edge, a PhD student at Birmingham City University, is recruiting participants from across the UK to fill out an online survey about how LGBTQIA+, autistic people understand romantic relationships. The survey would take no longer than 30 minutes to complete and is part of a PhD study on autistic romance.

If you wish to take part you must meet the following criteria:

Aged 18+
Identify as LGBTQIA+
Have an autism diagnosis. No relationship experience is required to take part – just your opinions!

The survey is open response, meaning that you can write as much (or as little) as you like for each question. The questions ask about your understanding of romantic and intimate relationships and you should be willing to discuss this, alongside your autistic and LGBTQIA+ identities. Examples of question topics include communication, identity and what a relationship means to you. There is an information sheet to read once you click the link, alongside providing some basic information about yourself (age, gender identity etc). The survey responses are anonymous.

Any questions? Reach out to Joseph Edge, PhD researcher:
joseph.edge@mail.bcu.ac.uk

This month’s newsletter focusses on how GP practices in Dorset have been becoming Carer Friendly, whilst also taking a whistle stop tour of all the latest national and local discounts available to you as a Carer. It also previews the upcoming Carer ID Card discovery session.

We hope you enjoy!

Featured Offer

Dorset Nursing Supplies – 10% discount on body worn PPE. for Carers.

Dorset Nursing Supplies is a family run, well-respected medical supply company within the NHS and the care industry. We have been a provider of medical supplies, medical equipment and incontinence supplies since 1985. We also offer servicing/inspections/calibrations, repairs and hiring of medical equipment. 

We supply a vast range of medical products to Nursing/Care Homes, various NHS establishments, Surgeries, Nursing Agencies and the General Public, as well as Hospitals, Universities and Schools. For example, supplying care equipment and consumables to Nursing Homes, couch rolls and surgical instruments to Surgeries and incontinence aids and mobility equipment to the public. 

We can help you with an extensive range of medical supplies from incontinence products, health monitoring equipment, bathroom, toilet and mobility aids, hospital beds, PPE/infection control products, janitorial supplies and first aid kits. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the online store, remember this is only a selection of what we sell. We also have access to thousands of products from the major manufacturers in the medical supply industry such as Omron, Bunzl, Abena, Performance Health, Sunflower Medical, Labcold and more. 

Celebrating Carer Friendly GP Practices in Dorset  

Every two months, Forward Carers meets with NHS Carers Leads from Participation Teams to share what we’re hearing from Carers, reflect on the support being provided by surgeries to keep improving how Carers are identified and supported across GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

You can read all about the GPs and PCNs who have committed to becoming Carer Friendly, and what this means for you, by clicking on the link below!

Upcoming Online Carers ID Card Discovery Sessions

The next online Carers Card Discovery Sessions are taking place on the 24th February 2026 at 1.30pm and 6.30pm!

Feel free to 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.

The presentation is for approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes questions and answers at the end.

Follow the links below to confirm your place!