By: Simon Fenton

As more and more health services move online, the digital world is opening doors to faster, more convenient support for many…

June is Pride month – a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual or Questioning) communities all around the world…

Since 2014, Forward Carers has worked to build Carer Friendly Communities across the UK — places where unpaid Carers are recognised,…

On Age Without Limits Day 11 June, Forward Carers announces signing the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a free nationwide programme launched by…

Volunteers’ Week during the first week of June celebrates and recognises the contributions of volunteers. Is volunteering something that you have…

Volunteers’ Week during the first week of June celebrates and recognises the contributions of volunteers. At Forward Carers we appreciate and…

Volunteers’ Week during the first week of June celebrates and recognises the contributions of volunteers. At Forward Carers we appreciate and…

As we begin Volunteers Week (2nd–8th June), we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all…

Wednesday 12th March is Young Carers Action Day – a day to raise awareness of the UK’s Young Carers. A Young Carer…

Student Volunteering Week is a national celebration, led by the Student Volunteering Network, taking place across universities, colleges, and schools. This…

Do you care for a family member who is aged over 65 and has a serious medical condition? Carers UK is…

The 10 Year Health Plan is part of the government’s health mission to build a health service fit for the future….

On Carers Rights Day, 21 November 2024, Carers UK has released another new report. Carers UK’s State of Caring 2024: The…

Today is Carers Rights Day, an event Carers UK established and organises each year to raise awareness of the rights and…

There’s some good news for unpaid Carers in the West Midlands! As part of the government-funded West Midlands Bus Scheme, you…

Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of unpaid carers in our community. From saving the…

Today marks the start of Carers Week 2024 and the publication of Carers UK’s Carers Week report: No Choice But To Care….

On Saturday 18 May 2024, former Carer Sylvia Johnson-Davis and her daughter Sabrina, aged 28 will be undertaking Alzheimer’s Society’s Trek26…

Forward Carers has been named as a finalist in the Mental Health and Wellbeing and the Carers and Eldercare categories of…

Do you juggle unpaid caring responsibilities with paid employment?  The new Carer’s Leave Act provides much needed employment rights for people…

Today (Friday 5 April) is the last day to claim for: Carer’s Credit to boost your state pension and the marriage tax allowance. Boost Your…

When? 11th April, 9:30am – 1:00pm  Where? An online event How? Book on Eventbrite Join Forward Carers and Clover HR for a half-day training opportunity. We will go…

Anna Smith, Forward Carers with Ajit Matharu, Headway Birmingham & Solihull Age Concern Birmingham and Headway Birmingham and Solihull have both…

Are you interested in a flexible home-based role with travel across the South West of England, building successful B2B relationships to…

Forward Carers is dedicated to supporting unpaid Carers, and we are proud to announce a new partnership with Wildings Solicitors, bringing…

The Families Together at Christmas performance will take place on Sunday 17 December at 10.30 am and has been partly funded by Midland…

Pictured from left to right: Simon Fenton, CEO, Forward Carers, Liz Allen from The Connectives (award sponsors), Laura Hewson, Finance Manager,…

This year’s Carers Right’s Day was a big success. We had events for Carers in Walsall, in Dorset and in Birmingham….

We’re excited to announce that Forward Carers, in partnership with Bridgit Care, has been awarded the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce…

Kam Bola is a Carer for her son. Kam also juggles work as a yoga teacher at Barefoot Birmingham. Working provides…

Did you know that there’s a significant new workplace legislation coming into force for employees in your workforce?  In May 2023,…

On Wednesday 15 November, Forward Carers joined other members of the Carer Poverty Coalition in signing an open letter to the…

Social Enterprise Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the Social Enterprise sector and shine a light on the contribution that social…

Join our free 30-minute online session specifically created for businesses and organisations to discover how they can become carer friendly. Date:…

Carers Rights Day is an annual event held on 24 November run by Carers UK to raise awareness of Carer’s rights…

The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony – and…

We are delighted to announce that following successful application to the Carer Projects Grant Fund, 17 new Carer Projects will be…

Forward Carers is a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one of the country’s most innovative and…

Reflecting on South Asian Heritage MonthAs we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, it provides us with an opportunity to highlight the…

For the third time in a row, Forward Carers has been selected as one of this year’s Top 100 UK social…

Forward Carers CIC is an award-winning, social enterprise and Community Interest Community. Our mission is to create Carer Friendly Communities, places…

New Online Support for Carers Forward Carers and Bridgit Care have joined forces to enhance their support for unpaid Carers across the…

On Wednesday 7 June, we had a fantastic turnout of familiar faces and some new Carers who came along to Birmingham…

The theme for Carers Week today is younger carers. A young carer is someone under the age of 18 (they may…

In honour of Volunteers Week, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible work of unpaid carers who selflessly dedicate…

An incredible 19 million people in the UK have provided unpaid care – but haven’t identified as a carer A recent…

The theme for this year’s Carers Week (5 – 11 June) is ‘Recognising and Supporting Carers in the Community’. Unpaid Carers…

Healthcare professionals are sometimes so focussed on the patient, they simply do not ‘see’ their Carer. It is vital that Carers,…

From 2020 – early 2023, Forward Carers ran a small grants programme, as part of Birmingham Carers Hub, funded by Birmingham…

From 2020 – early 2023, Forward Carers ran a small grants programme, as part of Birmingham Carers Hub, funded by Birmingham…

From 2020 – early 2023, Forward Carers ran a small grants programme, as part of Birmingham Carers Hub, funded by Birmingham…

There can be no doubt of the moral argument for supporting unpaid Carers. Providing support and care that empowers the amazing…

Forward Carers CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise on a mission to create Carer Friendly Communities and Workplaces that improve the…

Ahead of The Big Help Out, a day dedicated to volunteering as part of the King’s Coronation Celebrations, the team at…

Younger and Older Generations Reaping the Benefits During Global Intergenerational Week (24 – 30 April 2023) all things intergenerational are celebrated…

Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Children’s Trust and Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board have awarded Forward Carers CIC with a five-year…

Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity working to improve university communities to make sure that no student is…

Marked annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating women’s achievements, to educate and raise awareness for…

Anjum Khan, director of Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC), part of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) has joined…

A dedicated coalition of 93 organisations has come together in an effort to lessen the financial hardship experienced by millions of…

On 12 January 2023, Carer Ambassadors Neil Joesbury and Marie Bushell kicked off their fundraising this year for not-for-profit organisation, Forward…

On 12 January 2023, Marks and Spencer employee, Neil Joesbury will kick off his fundraising this year for not-for-profit organisation, Forward…

Be part of the Forward Carers team creating Carer Friendly communities with this Project Administrator role based in Birmingham. Forward Carers…

Forward Carers is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a contract with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council)…

The Forward Carers team will be making their way down to London on Thursday 8 December to attend the Social Enterprise…

Forward Carers’ charity partner, Kissing it Better has written a song for Carer Rights Day to highlight the plight of over…