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You’re Invited to Carers Week 2025
We’re excited to celebrate Carers Week once again this week (9th to the 15th)! This… -
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Introducing a brand new Carer Support Group from EDAS
Are you caring for someone who is struggling with mental health or substance use?… -
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Powered by Kindness: A Thank You to our Volunteers
As we celebrate Volunteer Week (Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June) we want to take a moment… -
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When You’re the Lifeline: The Mental Health Cost of Being ‘Always On’
For many unpaid carers, the day never really ends. Even when the house is quiet, even… -
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Don’t Let Carers Be Forgotten in Welfare Reform: Carers Trust Speaks Out
In light of the Government's recent proposals to reform the welfare system and cut public… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters You’re Not Alone
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Joe Brown. 'Most… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters How We Can Help
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Sandra Berry. 'Carer… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters Benefits
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Leigh Nelson. ‘I… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters Navigating Finances and Caring
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Kelly Bate. ‘I’m a… -
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Financial Literacy Month: Carer Money Matters Budgeting
This blog was kindly written by Financial Wellbeing Officer Hannah Wheeler. 'I am a… -
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Grounding and Relaxation Walks
At Carer Support Dorset, we know how important it is to take care of yourself when… -
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Young Carer Action Day 2025
This blog has kindly been written by young adult carer Rosario in honour of Young Carer… -
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Caring for a partner: love, loss and resilience
Becoming an unpaid carer for your spouse can test the limits of your patience, stretch… -
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The Carers Journal
Dorset Council has launched the Carers Journal, a fantastic new resource designed to help… -
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New Year, New Goals: A Note for Unpaid Carers in 2025
January is often seen as a time to start fresh—new year, new you, they say. This… -
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Our New Service Carer Money Matters Is Now Live
Worried about making ends meet for you or the people you’re caring for? As a carer,… -
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Carer Support Dorset
Helplines available throughout the festive period: Adult Social Care - Monday to… -
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The Challenges of Christmas for Carers
This blog was very kindly written by unpaid carer Rosario. ‘Christmas is often… -
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Together with Carers – A Dorset Vision
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that, as members of the Pan Dorset Carer Steering… -
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Carers Rights Day 2024: It’s #AboutTime to Recognise Your Rights
At Carer Support Dorset, we are proud to stand alongside carers across the UK this Carers… -
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A Journey of Adventure, Love and Technology
We’re thrilled to share this lovely article by unpaid carer Tom, where he reflects on… -
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Debunking Mental Health Myths: The Hidden Facts We Need to Talk About
This Blog was kindly written by unpaid carer Rosario. ‘I am Rosario and I help care… -
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COVID-19 Vaccine Autumn Booster Update 2024
As autumn approaches, we want to remind all unpaid carers about the important updates… -
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Coming Soon to CSD: Our Brand New Service Carer Money Matters
Worried about making ends meet for you or the people you care for? We’re excited to… -
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Mourning The Loss of a Loved One Who is Still Alive: The Invisible Grief of Unpaid Carers
As unpaid carers, you face challenges that most will never really understand. Among the… -
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Remembering with Heart: How Leaving a Gift in Your Will Can Support Unpaid Carers
We all leave behind a legacy, whether it’s a cherished memory, a distinctive hobby, or… -
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Carers UK Report on Carer’s Allowance Overpayments
The debacle of Carer’s Allowance overpayments has been in the news for several months… -
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Caring and Cash: Financial Tips for Young Adult Carers
This blog was kindly written by guest writer and unpaid carer Rosario. Being a young… -
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Securing Tomorrow and Navigating the Future: Tips for Unpaid Carers on Planning for the Future
As a carer, planning for the future can often take a backseat to the daily… -
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Navigating Addiction As A Carer: Alcohol Awareness Week 2024
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week in the UK, it is a time to shed light on the impact… -
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Celebrating the Incredible Work of Dorset’s Carers – Happy Carers Week 2024
It's finally Carers Week 2024, and as we celebrate, we want to take a moment to shine a… -
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Volunteers’ Week 2024 – Here to Talk volunteer Trish tells her story
In honour of Volunteers’ Week 2024 we spoke to our fantastic volunteer Trish about life… -
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Importance of Taking Respite as an Unpaid Carer
Being an unpaid carer is no easy task. It’s a role that often goes unnoticed and… -
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Celebrating Young Carer Action Day with author Rab Ferguson
My name’s Rab, and I write award-winning books where young carers meet aliens! To… -
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Dorset Adult Carer Voice Forum
Calling all carers in Dorset - the Adult Carer Voice Forum is here to amplify YOUR… -
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More than a carer in 2024
Carer Support Dorset and Carer Support Wiltshire's 'More Than a Carer' campaign took… -
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Survey of Dorset carers – full report
Dorset residents who are caring for someone have been sharing their experiences and views… -
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Survey of Dorset carers show that 65% are caring more than 50 hours a week
Our thanks to everyone who took the time to complete our Dorset carers survey, which was… -
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‘Tis the season to be a carer at Christmas
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Or so the Christmas carols would have us believe. But for… -
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EMPOWER Young Carer Magazine – Winter 2023 edition
Our second edition of our young carer magazine EMPOWER is out now! For young carers and… -
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It’s Carers Rights Day – what rights do I have as a carer?
Thursday 23 November is Carers Rights Day - an annual awareness day designed to inform… -
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It’s Trustees’ Week – could you be a charity trustee?
Trustees' Week takes place 6-10 November and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank… -
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Carers Rights Day at Carer Support Dorset 2023
Mark your calendars and join Carer Support Dorset for Carers Rights Day 2023! This day… -
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September carers newsletter available now
The Carer Support Dorset carers newsletter for September/October is available now. If… -
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Gear Up for Autumn 2023: The Importance of Covid Boosters and Flu Vaccinations
The start of September brings many things with it including changing leaves, back to… -
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Your feedback wanted on our services – help to shape carer support in Dorset
Would you like to help shape the future of carer support in Dorset? We’re looking for… -
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August newsletter 2023
Our latest e-newsletter is now out. Please click the link below to access… -
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July newsletter 2023
Our latest e-newsletter is now out. Please click the link below to access it: July… -
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June newsletter 2023
Our latest e-newsletter is now out. Please click the link below to access it: June… -
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May newsletter 2023
Our latest e-newsletter is now out. Please click the link below to access it: May… -
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April Newsletter 2023
Our latest e-newsletter is now out. Please click the link below to access it: April… -
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March newsletter 2023
Our latest e-newsletter is now out. Please click the link below to access it: March… -
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February newsletter 2023
Our latest e-newsletter is now out. Please click the link below to access… -
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Our NEW young carer magazine – SUMMER 2023
We have launched our NEW young carer magazine, EMPOWER, for young carers and young adult… -
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This Carers Week, people share how they’re ‘More Than a Carer’
Unpaid carers across Dorset have been sharing why they are ‘more than a carer’ as… -
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Thank you to our volunteers :)
This week is Volunteers Week and we'd like to thank all of the volunteers who make our… -
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Join us for Carers Week 2023
Carer's Week takes place between 5-11 June and is a week when charities, organisations… -
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Young Carer Book Reviews – YCAD 2023
Ahead of Young Carer Action Day on the 15th of March, we've gathered up some brilliant… -
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Census data shows fewer people in Dorset caring for someone, but more caring for 50+ hours a week
Census 2021 data has shown the number of unpaid carers in Dorset has fallen between 2011… -
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What carers wish they’d known when they started caring for someone
Carers Rights Day took place at the end of November and we welcomed the opportunity to… -
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Thanking our trustees this Trustees’ Week
Trustees' Week celebrates the achievements of over 1 million charity trustees in the UK.… -
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Carer Support Wiltshire and Dorset CEO to step down in November
Carer Support Wiltshire and Dorset’s CEO Judy Walker will be leaving the charity in… -
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Email your MP to help secure Carer’s Leave for all working unpaid carers
Write to your MP this week to help unpaid carers who are working to be awarded a week’s… -
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Carer support for farming communities
A dementia diagnosis can be incredibly difficult to receive, but there is a lot of… -
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Practical help for carers on paying utility bills and council tax
Most people will be cutting back this winter, so if you’re feeling anxious about… -
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The future of adult social care – Dorset roadshow
Over the next few months, Dorset Council will be talking to people about its plans and… -
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Speaking to people about accessing social care
A team from the Department of Health & Social Care and Dorset Council working in… -
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Carer drop-in sessions launched in Wareham
Carer Support Dorset is set to launch new monthly carer drop-in sessions at Wareham… -
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Improving support for carers in Mid Dorset
Do you have experience of caring for someone such as a family member, friend, neighbour?… -
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10th annual celebration to thank volunteers
Volunteers who contribute their time to support unpaid carers were thanked at an award… -
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Parent carer tips for the summer holidays
The school summer holidays are fast approaching. While this can be a welcome opportunity… -
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University Hospitals Dorset’s This is me – my care passport
Going into hospital can be a worrying time for anyone, but it can be even harder for… -
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Carer Support Dorset celebrates after receiving £9,600 in National Lottery funding
Carer Support Dorset, who support unpaid carers across the Dorset Council area, is… -
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Rough Guide – Accessible Britain
A useful tool if you, or someone you care for has accessibility needs; Rough Guide's… -
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Combating loneliness
This Mental Health Awareness Week is exploring the impact of loneliness on our mental… -
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World Autism Awareness Day 2022
This year is the 60th anniversary year of World Autism Acceptance Day, a day to raise… -
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Debt Awareness Week 2022
Debt Awareness Week takes place from 21-27 March this year. Started by StepChange debt… -
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New video launched to tackle loneliness in young carers
It’s Young Carers Action Day on 16 March and Carer Support Dorset are raising awareness… -
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Young Carers Action Day 2022 – Taking Action on Isolation
It’s that time of year again! Young Carers Action Day (YCAD), run by Carers Trust, is… -
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Over 90% of adult unpaid carers feel ignored by the Government
Findings published in February 2022 from a Carers Trust survey of over 1,550 unpaid… -
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LGBT+ history month as a LGBT carer
What is LGBT+ History Month? LGBT History Month takes place every February and is a… -
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Herbert Protocol – helping those caring for someone with dementia
When a person goes missing, it is very distressing for family and friends and can be even… -
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‘Carer Burnout’
Looking after someone is no easy feat. Especially in these times, whether you look after… -
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5 Great Podcasts for Carers
With the UK practicing self isolation and social distancing, sometimes escapism from the… -
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How to get a good night’s sleep
With World Sleep Day coming up on the 13 March, it’s got us thinking about how to get a…
