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Max Card Secures Next Chapter as Forward Carers CIC Takes on Stewardship
The nationally recognised Max Card scheme will transfer from Dubit Ltd to Forward Carers CIC in March 2026, marking an exciting…
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Understanding and Evidencing the Value of Max Card
When Forward Carers took on stewardship of Max Card in April, we committed not only to maintaining and growing the scheme, but also…
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State of Caring Survey 2026
The State of Caring is the UK’s most comprehensive regular research into the lives and experiences of unpaid Carers. It is…
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Lexi’s Story: Growing Up as a Young Carer, Navigating Identity and Finding a New Purpose
When 21-year-old Lexi* looks back on her childhood, she describes herself as a “glass child” – a term often used to…
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Carer Friendly Conversations Podcast
This Carers Week, Forward Carers was delighted to launch the brand-new podcast Carer Friendly Conversations, the podcast dedicated to shining a…
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Forward Carers Named Best Small Employer at the Working Families Best Practice Awards
We are delighted to share that Forward Carers has been named Best Small Employer at the 2026 Working Families Best Practice…
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Carers Week – The Importance of Coversation
Neil juggles working part-time at Marks and Spencer, caring for his dad and brother, a member of the M&S Family and…
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Forward Carers Impact Review 2025: Creating Carer Friendly Communities
At Forward Carers, we believe that measuring impact is about much more than counting activities or reporting statistics. Every year, we…
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Celebrating OSCAR Birmingham: Recognised as a Carer Friendly Employer
Forward Carers is delighted to recognise OSCAR Birmingham with our Carer Friendly Employer Award, celebrating their commitment to identifying, valuing and supporting…
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Volunteers’ Week: What Motivates our Volunteers
National Volunteers Week is upon us, running from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June! Everyone at Forward Carers would like to…
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Forward Carers at Birmingham Pride: Raising Awareness, Celebrating Inclusion
On Sunday 24th May, Forward Carers were proud to attend Birmingham Pride, raising awareness of unpaid Carers and sharing a clear…
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Forward Carers has been Shortlisted for the Best Small Employer in the Working Families Best Practices Awards
Forward Carers has been named as a finalist in the Best Small Employer Category sponsored by BreatheHR of the Working Families Best Practice Awards. The…
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Forward Carers recognised once again in the NatWest SE100 Index and honoured at the 2026 Impact Pioneer Awards
Forward Carers is proud to announce that we have once again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading social enterprises,…
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