In: Forward Carers

The new Carer Friendly Wiltshire online support service, provided by Forward Carers CIC, is dedicated to anyone living in Wiltshire who is supporting…

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

Here’s some valuable information that might just brighten your day and your outings – free entry for carers at visitor attractions. …

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

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,…

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…

Find out how the 4-Day Workweek improved our productivity, impact and staff wellbeing and how your organisation could benefit too.

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…

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…

Forward Carers has 8 years’ experience of using different approaches to engage and co-design services with Carers, that reflect the diversity…

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…

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…

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

Forward Carers is committed to creating Carer Friendly Communities where everyone can play a part in improving Carer well-being, including Carer support…

Forward Carers has been shortlisted for the prestigious UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one of the UK’s most effective…

Every weekday, the Prime Minister recognises an outstanding inspirational volunteer with the Daily Point of Light award. Neil Joesbury, from Birmingham,…

In partnership with Forward Carers and Midland Mencap, Walsall Council is launching a brand new Carers Hub offering free advice and…

As part of the Carers Week celebrations, Forward Carers hosted an event on 7 June 2022 to launch this year’s Carer…

Evelyn Armstrong is a new addition to the Forward Carers team and she joined us at one of the most busiest…

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has become the first organisation in England to receive the Carer Friendly Employer Commitment Mark…

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

Over the past year, Carer Friendly Communities has really blossomed, as more organisations and individuals have embraced the idea that communities…

97% of Carers rate their Carer Assessment as Good or Very GoodForward Carers manages Birmingham Carers Hub, a partnership of 20…

The Ageing Better in Birmingham programme is funded by the National Lottery to reduce loneliness and social isolation among local people…

Friday 4 March marks Employee Appreciation Day, a time to thank and recognise staff for their hard work and loyalty. Ideally…

It is an incredibly selfless and wonderful act to give your time and effort to care for a loved one or…

Now in its third year, our annual Carer Friendly Business Awards recognises the incredible contribution of businesses and organisations that support…

We hope that you enjoyed Carers Week and managed to attend one of our events whether this was virtually or face-to-face….

From left to right: Louise Hughes, Emma Dudley and Neil Joesbury On 10 June during Carers Week, Carer Neil Joesbury undertook…

Just ahead of Carers Week, Birmingham Carers Hub Carer Marie Bushell appeared on BBC Midlands Today. Marie is a Carer to…

The past few weeks of May and June 2021 have been a whirlwind of good news and celebrations for Forward Carers….

We are pleased to announce that Forward Carers video entry in the Social Enterprise Mark CIC ‘Story of 2020’ Competition has…

Forward Carers announced as winner of Best Innovation award from Working Families Forward Carers are thrilled to be named as winners…

We are thrilled to announce that Forward Carers has won the Third Sector Organisation of the Year Award at the 2021 Birmingham…

Forward Carers CIC is looking for an efficient Administrator to join a small friendly team based in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Job…

Carer Friendly Communities is an initiative led by Forward Carers to make a difference to the lives of Carers. We spoke…

Forward Carers is committed to creating Carer Friendly Communities. We’re on a mission to encourage organisations, businesses, health care trusts and…

The government’s vaccine committee has revised its recommendations to include unpaid carers in the Covid-19 vaccine priority list, ranked as priority…

Committed businesses described as “beacons of light amid the bleak COVID landscape” have scooped awards for helping people across Birmingham in…

The second Carer Friendly Business Awards took place on Thursday, November 26 as a virtual awards ceremony. They were launched last…

Birmingham business carer commitment has “shone through among the bleakness of 2020”, a judge for a top awards programme has said….

On 18 September 2020, the Department for Health and Social Care published the Adult Social Care Winter Plan which included a…

Forward Carers CIC today announces the appointment of Dionne Williams in the role of Managing Director. Dionne has worked for Forward…

Carers who support a family member or friend in Birmingham have the chance of winning an Alexa! To enter this FREE…

Birmingham businesses which “prioritise and support carers” across the city are being encouraged to take part in an annual awards programme….

We’re all facing a monumental challenge to both understand and cope with what is going on around us.  As you’ll appreciate we’re…

Draft Day Opportunities Strategy Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday 11th February 2020 at 10.00am A message from Councillor Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member…

Birmingham businesses are being urged to be more “flexible and supportive” as figures have shown more than a third of UK…

Being a carer can be rewarding, but it comes with the added pressure of money worries, time management and trying to…

Your Views Matter!   If you are a carer registered with Birmingham Carers Hub or Birmingham City Council, you may be invited to…

Role description: In partnership with Ageing Better in Birmingham, we are looking at improving opportunities for carers and ex-carers (over 50…

A special thank you to all these amazing companies who have donated a gift for our free raffle give away, during…

On Sunday 17th June we are holding a family fun day at the Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston. ‘A Life Alongside Caring’ We…

It is estimated that there are around 107,380 carers (that is 1 in 8 people) living in Birmingham. Birmingham City Council…

NHS Birmingham and Birmingham City Council would like to invite carers to a carers’ information event, taking place on Friday 2…

You may have noticed we’ve had a make-over! We’re delighted to unveil our new test version of the Forward Carers website….

Being a Carer isn’t just caring about someone – although that’s part of it – it’s about all the things that…

While no two carer experiences are the same, there are certain issues that do affect most carers. Caring safely is key…