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Innovative Online Support Launched for Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire 


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

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We’ve been shortlisted for TWO Working Families Best Practice Awards! 


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

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Unlocking Access: A Guide for Carers to Free Entry at Visitor Attractions 


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

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Forward Carers Announces Strategic Partnership with Wildings Solicitors to Empower Unpaid Carers


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

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Forward Carers Wins UK Social Enterprise Award


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

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Recap of Carers Rights Day Event 2023


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

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Celebrating Success: Forward Carers Wins ABCC Tech and Digital Award 


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

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Carers Rights Day – a Carer’s Point of View


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

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New Workplace Right for Carers – Are You Ready? 


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

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Celebrating Social Enterprise Day 2023 – 16th November 


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

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Carer Friendly Business Discovery Session


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

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Carers Rights Day Event 2023


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

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Forward Carers Shortlisted for an Award


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

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New Carer Projects will Expand Support & Services for Unpaid Carers in Birmingham!


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

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Embracing a 4-Day Workweek: A Leap into Enhanced Productivity, Impact, and Staff Wellbeing


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

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Forward Carers is Shortlisted for a National Social Enterprise Award


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

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Proud Patrons of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC)


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

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Forward Carers CEO Nominated for Leader of the Year


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

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Our Carer Projects Grant Fund is now OPEN for applications!


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

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Carers Get Their Own Virtual Assistant – Bridgit


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

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Birmingham Carers Hub Discovery Event


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

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Recognising Young Carers in Education Settings


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

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Recognising Unpaid Carers during Volunteers Week 


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

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19 million people in the UK have provided unpaid care – but haven’t identified as a carer


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

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Identifying Carers in Healthcare Settings


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

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Carer Projects – A spotlight on OSCAR Birmingham


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

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Carer Projects – A spotlight on Barefoot Wellbeing CIC 


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

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Carer Projects – A spotlight on Aquarius 


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

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Measuring Our Impact 


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

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The Importance of Mental Health at Work


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

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Forward Carers Picks Royal Gem of a Place for Team Volunteering Day


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

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Introducing Carers Voice  


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

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Help for Unpaid Carers in Birmingham will Continue through Forward Carers Contact Win


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

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Encouraging Universities to be Carer Friendly


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

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The Need to Support Female Working Carers


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

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ABCC director joins Forward Carers as Non-Executive Director


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

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Fundraising for Carers


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

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Neil’s New Year Walk for Carers


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

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Forward Carers Delivers the Carer Friendly ID Card to Unpaid Carers in Dorset    


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

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Carer Friendly Discovery Session


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

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Forward Carers is a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards


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

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The Prime Minister Recognises Carer Neil!


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

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Meet the team at the new Carers Hub in Walsall


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

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Carer Friendly Awards Sponsor Speaks Out


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

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My first two weeks at Forward Carers


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

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University Hospitals Birmingham becomes certified Carer Friendly Workplace


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

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The Business Case for Supporting Unpaid Carers


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

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Creating Carer Friendly Communities in 2021


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

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Carer’s Assessment Feedback


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

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The Ageing Better Fund 2022


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

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How to Thank Staff


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

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How Communities can Reduce Stigma felt by Unpaid Carers


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

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4 Reasons Why You Should Care About Awards


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

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Recap of Carers Week 2021


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

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Making Strides for Carers


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

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Carer’s Appearance on BBC Midlands Today


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

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Forward Carers Awards and Accolades


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

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Forward Carers Story of 2020 Video is Highly Commended


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

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Forward Carers wins Working Families Award


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

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We are a Birmingham Post Business Award Winner!


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

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Opportunity to work for a Growing Community Interest Company


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

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What is Carer Friendly Communities?


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

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More organisations join Carer Friendly Communities Initiative


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

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Carers prioritised to receive Covid-19 Vaccine


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

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Birmingham hairdresser, council worker and museum employee scoop Carer Friendly Business Award


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

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And the Carer Friendly Business Award Winners are…..


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

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Winners of Birmingham Carer Friendly Business Awards to be announced


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

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PPE available for Carers


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

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New appointment at Forward Carers


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

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How Birmingham Carers can Win an Alexa


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

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Carer Friendly Business Awards aims to make Birmingham the first ‘Carer Friendly City’


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

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IMPORTANT Update for Carers Regarding Coronavirus


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…

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Adult Social Care: Draft Day Opportunities Strategy Cabinet Meeting


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

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Birmingham businesses urged to support carers at work


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

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Forward Carers – Working For Carers Event – Do You Care 2?


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

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You May Have Mail….


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

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Making Space for Carers – Lead Volunteer


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

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A Life Alongside Caring Family Fun Day


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

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

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Birmingham’s Commitment to Carers


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

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NHS and Birmingham City Council Carers Event – Friday 2nd March 2018


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

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New Website Launched


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

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Carers Week 2017 – Celebrating Birmingham Carers in Style


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

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FREE carer training courses across the West Midlands


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

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