Companions Who Care

03/10/2026

BBC News - Girl, 12, campaigns for healthier hospital food - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyvzldgzv15o

Here is the link to the petition.. please sign and share.

https://c.org/tvQ6fkDRLt

Improve hospital food across the UK

30/09/2026

➡️ Pop in to The Carers' Centre on Lower Bristol Road to pick up a design template (or call us on 0800 0388 885 and we'll email one over to you)
➡️ Return it to us by the 31 October
➡️ Chosen designs will be professionally printed, and packaged up to raise funds for The Carers' Centre at the Bath Christmas Market on 10 December.

We're looking forward to seeing your wonderful designs!

PS. If you are at the Bath Christmas Market on the 10 December, come and see us at the Orange Grove area close to Bath Abbey 🎄

13/09/2026

Please share - a free local workshop is being held in Peasedown St John next Monday afternoon - offering advice and signposting for anyone in the Bath area affected (directly or indirectly) by dementia.

13/03/2026

Come along to our next RUH Click Cafe on Wednesday 11 March for FREE 1-1 support to help you feel more confident and connected online. 💻📱

The sessions are for anyone aged 55+ living in the Bath and North East Somerset area. Together with Age UK Bath & North East Somerset we can help with tech troubleshooting, using the NHS app, learning your device, ways to keep in touch and more.

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month:
🗓 Wednesday 11 March
⏰ 1.30pm - 2.45pm
📍 The Friends Cafe @ B18, RUH

📱To find out more and book your spot call 01225 466135 or 07552 744 025

10/03/2026

Join our team!

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring people who would like to join our home support team which involves visiting someone living with dementia.

We are based at Brierley House, Summer Lane, Combe Down, Bath. With matches available across Bath, Keynsham, Saltford, Radstock and Midsomer Norton.

Contact us for more information or an application form:
Tel. 01225 835520
Email. [email protected]

08/03/2026

Are you impacted by Parkinson’s, or do you know someone who is?

Parkinson’s UK Bath and District Branch offers friendship and support locally to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.

There’s a monthly newsletter and lots of regular get togethers in Bath (Odd Down Sports Ground), Midsomer Norton, Keynsham, Frome and Shepton Mallet.

To find out more or to join the group contact:
Colin Hitchin by email: [email protected] or
[email protected]

or see link in comments

Find more information and support at:
Parkinson's UK

08/03/2026

We’re looking for a Post-Diagnosis Support Facilitator to join ReMind UK 💜

An exciting opportunity to design and deliver our 10-week wellbeing courses and wider programme of support for people living with dementia and their carers, enabling them to connect, build confidence and live well.

If you’re an organised, compassionate communicator who loves working face-to-face with groups and creating inclusive, supportive spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

For full details about the role and how to apply, head to our website - https://www.reminduk.org/about-us/work-for-remind-uk/

01/03/2026

Please check out or listing on the BaNES Livewell online directory - a great resource for residents to find out what local support and signposting is available..🙂

25/01/2026

Heads up regarding an informative upcoming event in the Bath area in May.. all invited (we will be there too!). Please spread the word.

15/01/2026

Did you know that you might be entitled to Attendance Allowance if you have an illness or disability? 💷

Attendance Allowance can make a real difference, but the claim form can be daunting. That's why we've brought together our top tips on filling it out, from what to include to examples of how to phrase things. Find our brand new guide to the Attendance Allowance claim form here: https://bit.ly/3Y3GLco