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

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

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

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

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…

Thousands of people with ­disabilities rely on electricity to run life-saving equipment, including ventilators, wheelchairs, hoists, stairlifts, as well as specially…

Birmingham Parent Carer Anne Barnes will once again be passing the baton at this year’s Commonwealth Games. Ten years ago, Anne…

The Carer Friendly Business Awards provide businesses and organisations the opportunity to showcase their commitment to supporting unpaid carers. With 1…

Be part of the Forward Carers team creating Carer Friendly communities with this part-time role based in Birmingham. Forward Carers is…

Forward Carers Carer Friendly Business Awards has recognised six organisations in the West Midlands that have surpassed themselves to support unpaid…

Carers Rights Day was celebrated in style across the West Midlands with the Carer Friendly Business Awards 2021 evening. The nominations…

This year, Carers Rights Day will be held on Thursday 25 November. It is a dedicated day to remind those already…

A high-profile panel from the region’s business and caring community will judge this year’s Carer Friendly Business Awards. Carer Friendly Business…

Putting yourself in a position to understand the life of an unpaid carer can be difficult, so to get a real…

Currently, one in six working Carers give up work or reduce their hours due to their caring role, and many others…

During Carers Week, Georgina Gabriel, Project Coordinator Health Liaison for Forward Carers had the opportunity to experience what it might be…

On 1 June 2021 Birmingham launched its Clean Air Zone. It will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year….

Each year, the Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) celebrates the best campaigns and campaigners and is interested in finding those who have made…

With Covid cases rising in Birmingham, the government has today announced enhanced support for the city, focussed on increasing vaccination take-up,…

As part of Carers week 2021, Birmingham City Council in partnership with Bristol University and Travel West Midlands/National Express, and Birmingham…

Forward Carers has been shortlisted in the Third Sector Organisation of the Year Category for the 2021 Birmingham Post Business Awards. Midlands…

To mark Carers Week 2021, Carers UK has launched new research entitled Breaks or breakdown which shows the ongoing impact of the pandemic…

The distress and societal issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the extremely vital role that many essential…

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution…

Led by the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week is a national, annual event that sees the public coming together to take…

Congratulations to Arthur Halford from Yardley in Birmingham who celebrates his 100th birthday on 11 May. Arthur is quite remarkable; he…

The finalists for the annual Best Practice Awards have been announced today by work-life balance charity Working Families [2] Forward Carers has…

Forward Carers has been shortlisted to win the Best Community Campaign Award at the Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) National Campaigner Awards…

As an unpaid carer, you’ll know all about the difficulty of balancing your life, as caring for others means dedicating a…

Rapid lateral flow tests help to find Covid-19 cases in people who may have no symptoms but are still infectious and…

Forward Carers is taking part in Social Enterprise Drive Birmingham which takes place from 19 until 23 April 2021. Social Enterprise…

The COVID-19 pandemic has been, for many people, an eye-opener when it comes to the incredibly important role that unpaid carers…

The Census is here and it’s important that you take part and get counted as a Carer. What is the Census…

CarersUK has launched the #FairerForCarers campaign, which asks people to contact their MPs about the need for greater financial support for…

The census is a compulsory survey that happens every 10 years and provides a picture of all the people and households…

The government has launched a public survey as part of developing a National Strategy for Disabled People. The Disability Unit in the Cabinet…

Christmas is a time of year which can evoke an array of feelings; for many it is a time of great…

As the winter season is upon us, Forward Carers advices you do the following: Get your FREE flu jab. Make sure…

The consequences of Coronavirus on CarersCoronavirus has had an impact on everyone’s life this year but especially on those who are…

Thursday 26 November is Carers Rights Day. This day is dedicated to ensuring new and existing Carers are aware of their…

The Unsung Heroes campaign, led by Forward Carers, was set up to raise awareness and celebrate the role of family Carers…

When a person misuses alcohol, it is not just them that’s affected – the impact can be far-reaching with family and…

Caring for someone you love can be extremely rewarding but for others it can be incredibly demanding and all encompassing with…

Disability Hate Crime: a guide for Carers and supporters The National Police Chiefs’ Council has produced a guide for people who…

What is Purple Tuesday?Purple Tuesday was launched two years ago to shine a light on accessible shopping and the barriers faced…

Certain people are exempt from wearing a face covering in public places. The list of exemptions, which has been in place…

‘The day dementia dramatically changed my life’ –award-winning Brum businesswoman speaks out Anjum Khan reveals her heartbreak to mark World Alzheimer’s Month…

Dear Family member/Carer Coronavirus As you will be aware, Coronavirus is still prevalent in Birmingham and we remain committed to ensuring…

Parent/Carer Webinars take place regularly throughout the year and cover a number of different topics. Please see the local offer website…

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

#UnsungHero Neil shares his experience of being a Carer to his dad and his brother with Birmingham Museum as part of…

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and University of Sheffield have conducted a survey of 970 unpaid carers in…

As part of the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP), partnership, Contact for Families with Disabled Children have published new research that shows families have been…

#UnsungHero Christie Michael from Essex, hasn’t left her house for three months in fear of making her mum fatally ill. Christie…

An estimated 4.5 million people – three times the size of the NHS workforce – have been forced to become unpaid…

Although restrictions are being lifted suggesting the COVID-19 fight could be a step closer to being won, some are still struggling…

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Healthwatch Birmingham is helping Healthwatch England with a new research project and we would like to invite you to get involved. …

Unfortunately Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands is unable to attend our live launch today of Carer Friendly Brum….

Becoming a Carer can be a gradual process with many people not recognising the changing nature of their relationship with the…

Forward Carers launches its mission during Carers Week to make Birmingham a ‘Carer Friendly City’ Forward Carers delivers Birmingham Carers Hub,…

Not long to go! From 8 to 14 June it’s Carers Week and we hope that you will join us in…

Hold Still Photography Competition  This national photography competition provides an opportunity to capture the contribution that unpaid carers make to society…

#UnsungHero, Naomi Johnston is a full-time carer to her son. Naomi has been caring for her own mental health by drawing…

Carers UK report, Caring Behind Closed Doors, found 70% of Carers are providing more care than before the coronavirus outbreak. The results…

#UnsungHero Bernie White is using her love of sewing to occupy herself during lockdown and helping the NHS at the same…

Tests for Carers with Coronavirus Symptoms This week the Government changed its guidelines to include Carers as essential workers (such as…

We have some great news to share with you. Forward Carers has worked with Birmingham City Council’s Commissioning and Resilience teams…

Recently, we have all witnessed lots of examples of good will with individuals and businesses going the extra mile but inevitably…

Mobilise is a bunch of carers coming together for supportive chats to share practical tips and tricks, and sometimes just to…

As a result of the current COVID-19 situation, the Be Empowered Workshops Team are now looking to offer the Be Empowered…

Birmingham City Council is working with the city’s voluntary sector umbrella body, Birmingham Voluntary Service Council, to create a coordinated community…

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…

Friday 13th March is World Sleep Day. Getting a good night’s sleep is vital to keep us physically and mentally well….

Do you care for an adult who lives in the same house as you? Would you like to share your experiences?…

You will no doubt have seen the government’s public information about coronavirus. The public awareness campaign focuses on hand washing, washing…

In November, on Carers Rights Day, Forward Carers launched the Carers Card. The Carers Card aims to support Carers to be…

Cold weather can impact on existing health conditions, especially if you are 65 or older, have a long-term health condition, have…

The government has announced that in April 2020, the National Living Wage will increase. This is obviously good news for some,…

Did you know that Carers are seven times more likely to say they are always or often lonely compared with the…

Safer Internet Day (11 February) aims to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology. The internet provides a…

  Time to Talk Day (6 February) raises the awareness of the importance of talking and encouraging everyone to be more…

Enjoy Chinese New Year at the annual celebration in Birmingham on Sunday 26 January 11.30 – 4.00pm. More details about the…

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released guidance on supporting adult carers (people aged 18 and over…

Young Carers Awareness Day takes place on 30 January, it is led by Carers Trust to raise awareness of the challenges…

Almost nine in 10 informal carers receive no support from their employer Do you juggle work with your caring role? Does…

A charity called Dementia Carers Counts runs courses to help carers feel confident, valued and heard. If you are supporting a…

Specialist Dementia Services for Carers Programme In July 2019, Forward Carers was commissioned by Birmingham City Council, BSOL CCG and the…

As a carer, you may find your caring responsibilities leave you little time for developing relationships with friends and family which…

For most of us Christmas is a joyful experience where we can spend time with family and friends but for someone…

It doesn’t matter which way you voted and it doesn’t matter if it gets delayed again. This isn’t about hoarding and…

1 in 4 households is home to a person caring for a family member or friend in Birmingham. Following an open tender…

As Carers, it can be challenging to stay connected to friends, family and the wider community when our time is…

“Many thanks Rosie for a lovely morning. I obtained more information in that session than I have over the past two…

Ageing Better in Birmingham Ageing Better in Birmingham is a programme to bring together the Birmingham community and help those over…

Our Carers Rights Day event on Friday 30 November in Selly Oak saw the biggest turnout to date of carers…

Our brand new Booklet of Services for Birmingham Carers is a valuable resource for all local Carers. Inside you’ll find information about…

TouchBase Pears – Selly Oak forwardcarers.org.uk/event/carers-rights-day-event-event/ At TouchBase we will be running a Mini Well being day from 11am – 3pm which…

Do You Care? “For most of my life I have been a carer, and for half of it, I didn’t…

Do you have a family member or friend living with dementia? Do you need more support and knowledge to help you?…

  Birmingham sometimes gets a bad rap from the outside world, but as proud Brummies we know that our great city…

The insight of the life of a carer is like reading a bestselling novel. Each carer has their own story to…

Calling all Carers of Adults! Birmingham City Council wants to develop stronger links with Carers of Adults in Birmingham so that…

It’s almost Christmas time, and we want you to come sing, dance and be merry at Birmingham’s only Christmas concert exclusively…

Social isolation can come about through the life-changing events that can affect everybody. Carers like you have reported feeling loneliness in…