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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! Fitness First Gyms– 20% off the first […]

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).  These meetings are an important space to:  And most importantly, they help us make […]

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 […]

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 […]

Forward Carers is delighted to present Ridgewater Energy with our Carer Friendly Employer Commitment Mark, recognising the organisation’s commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace for employees who also have unpaid caring responsibilities.  This award is given to employers who can clearly demonstrate progress against our five Carer Friendly Standards. These standards help ensure that staff who are Carers […]

Forward Carers is proud to recognise Birmingham Community Healthcare (BCHC) as a recipient of our Carer Friendly Employer Commitment Mark. This prestigious award acknowledges workplaces that actively support staff who carry unpaid caring responsibilities, through recognition, policies, and a supportive culture. BCHC has taken a leading role in this commitment by establishing a dedicated Carers […]

National Carers: Savings Across the UK Dorothy Perkins– 20% off online.  Sunglass Hut– 25% discount online.  Toby-Instore – Up to 15% discount on adult food bill.  No 7– 22% discount online.  Cottages.com – Up to 30% off last minute breaks + up to 10% extra Carers discount.  Dorset Carers: Your Latest Offers & Resources North Dorset […]

Forward Carers is proud to celebrate Action for Children’s achievement of the Carer Friendly Employer Commitment Mark, a milestone that reflects an ongoing commitment to gradual, sustainable change. We will continue to support Action for Children as they embed Carer-friendly practices and implement the changes they wish to see across their organisation. To earn this mark, organisations must demonstrate excellence in meeting four key […]

Your Carer Friendly ID Card helps you be recognised quickly, whether you’re collecting a prescription, visiting hospital, speaking to school or work, or accessing local support.  Many Carers and Young Carers tell us how much they appreciate having a digital version they can access instantly on their phone, especially on busy days. That’s why we […]