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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! Joma Jewellery – 10% Carers Discount. Online.  Not on the High Street – 10% Carers […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 18th March 2026.  Project […]

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 […]

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 […]