The Carers' Centre

28/08/2026

We're recruiting for two fantastic roles here at The Carers' Centre:

⭐️ Carers' Voice and Engagement Officer
⭐️ People Operations Manager

Join us during an exciting year and begin your journey supporting local, unpaid carers of all ages across Bath and North East Somerset.

https://banescarerscentre.org.uk/about-us/staff-vacancies

26/08/2026

Maggie sniffed out one of our beautifully decorated down in Midsomer Norton at the weekend. Have you found one yet?

Carers of all ages took some time to creatively design their own pebble, with a QR code on the reverse to help raise awareness of unpaid caring. The aim is to help people recognise and identify with their caring role, while also raising awareness of our local charity and the support we offer — helping us to continue being there for even more carers, whenever they need a listening ear, a helping hand or simply a shoulder to lean on.

Find out more: https://banescarerscentre.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraise/pebbles

25/08/2026

For carers supporting someone with cancer, the National Cancer Carer Forum meets online monthly to provide support, to share experiences and influence change.

Next online session is this Wednesday, 26 August, 5-6pm. Register to attend: https://caringmindblog.com/mental-health-events/ -Cancer-Carer-Forum

24/08/2026

Bath Pride was such a lovely, sunny day! 🌈

We met lots of young carers, spoke to so many people about unpaid caring, and even helped some recognise and identify their own caring role.

Joel and Anne also had an impromptu interview with Bath Sound, helping to raise the profile of unpaid caring — an added bonus!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. It was wonderful to meet you!

20/08/2026

Many young carers have already have developed so many skills that don’t appear on a results sheet — resilience, responsibility, empathy, problem-solving, patience, independence and the ability to keep going when things are difficult.

Those are huge achievements.

So today, be proud of how far you’ve come. Celebrate what you’ve achieved, give yourself kindness if things haven’t gone the way you hoped, and remember that there is more than one path to where you want to go.

Keep believing in yourself. Keep reaching for your goals. Keep dreaming about your future.

Your story is only just beginning.

Young adult carer Jude is about to embark on the next stage of her journey - read her story: https://banescarerscentre.org.uk/about-us/carers-stories/judes-story

17/08/2026

**Free holiday club spaces for young carers**

Ninja Squirrels have been in touch to let us know they have some free spaces available for young carers to join their holiday club this Wednesday 19 August. We appreciate it's short notice, but if you know a young carer and they are registered with us, please get in touch by midday Tuesday 18th by emailing [email protected] or calling 0800 0388 885 🐿

17/08/2026

With the hosepipe ban coming into place within our region from Tuesday 18 August, it's a timely reminder to register with the 'Priority Service Register' if you are eligible.

This means you are exempt from some restrictions, and that is your supply is interrupted - your household will be considered a priority for restoration.

Find out if you are eligible and register if you are: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/additional-support/priority-services

Remember - you can also join the Priority Service Register for your energy supplier too - but this must be done separately to the above - contact your energy supplier for details.

14/08/2026

Our activities give young carers the chance to have fun, make friends and enjoy a break
from their caring role. Young carers support members of their family who need a little extra help, every day; they've earnt some time out.

With a small donation of £3, you can contribute to making those days out a little sweeter, while they make memories and create friendship bonds with other young carers.

Donate today, if you can: https://banescarerscentre.org.uk/donate -off

13/08/2026

To every carer who has ever put someone else first - thank you. Here's to the next 30 years of walking alongside you. If you're caring for someone and need support, we're here.

https://banescarerscentre.org.uk/

11/08/2026