Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales

22/10/2026

The West Wales Advocacy Strategy Refresh survey has been extended and will remain open until 25 October 2026

Take part here: https://orlo.uk/BbIbz

The survey is open to anyone with an interest in advocacy services, including people who use services, carers, family members, professionals, volunteers and community organisations.

Your feedback will help shape future advocacy provision across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

22/10/2026

– Thursday 19 November.
This year’s Carers Rights Day theme is “Someone you know is a carer – but do they know it yet?”

To help, Carers Wales are sending every GP surgery across Wales, posters and information leaflets to help more people recognise that they may be providing care and take that first step towards the support available to them.

💙 Carers Rights Day – Thursday 19 November

This year’s Carers Rights Day theme is “Someone you know is a carer – but do they know it yet?”

To mark Carers Rights Day, we’re sending every GP surgery across Wales posters and information leaflets to help more people recognise that they may be providing care — and take that first step towards the support available to them.

Whether they’re caring for a partner, family member, friend or neighbour, recognising yourself as a carer is the first step towards getting the right support.

Help us spread the word and make sure the carers in our communities know they’re not alone. 💙

Find out more about Carers Rights Day and how you can get involved:
https://buff.ly/kZj19US

19/10/2026

This year’s campaign poses a question “Someone you know is a carer… but do they know it yet?”

With 51% of carers taking over a year to recognise their caring role, what can we do to help?
Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales offer tailored support and vital information when you need it.

Contact us
☎ Phone: 0300 0200 002
✉ Email: [email protected]
🔗 Visit: https://ctcww.org.uk/

16/10/2026

FREE Events!

We are delighted to announce two FREE events for unpaid carers:
📅 Tuesday 17th November at Wolfcastle Hotel, Pembrokeshire.
📅 Thursday 19th November at White Hart Inn, Llandeilo

Booking essential: https://form.jotform.com/262852508725362

If you have any questions, need help booking or have any barriers that may affect your ability to attend, please call us on 0300 0200 002.

15/10/2026

❓ Do you, or someone you know, help look after someone ❓

Realising you're an unpaid carer is the first step to knowing your rights and accessing information and support you are entitled to.

For many people, they often see what they do as part of being someone’s partner, parent, family member, friend or neighbour. Help us raise awareness this !

Click here to find more about understanding carers’ rights: https://www.carersuk.org/wales/for-professionals/carer-aware/resources/understanding-carers-rights/

Video link: https://youtu.be/D30_U4Nrgmo?si=UgHro9IihuCnXi7S

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

15/10/2026

🎨 Free 8-week Art Workshops and Self Awareness Classes at Y Tŷ Celf - The Art House for unpaid carers who have been out of work long-term.

Book online: www.ytycelf-thearthouse.com/book-online
Full details below.

🎨 Create Connect & Grow — For People Ready to Move Forward

If you’ve been out of work for 12 months or more, feeling stuck, low in confidence, or unsure where to begin, this free 8‑week programme offers a supportive space to help you reconnect with your strengths and take positive steps forward.

Create Connect & Grow is designed for:

🔴 Adults aged 16+ who’ve been unemployed for 12+ months

🔴 Young people aged 16–24 who are currently NEET

🔴 Individuals experiencing wellbeing or health challenges

🔴 Unpaid carers who’ve been out of work long‑term

Over 8 weeks, you’ll explore creativity, build confidence, improve routine, and learn practical wellbeing techniques that help you feel more motivated and ready for future opportunities. You’ll also create a professionally published journal capturing your personal journey.

Join us at Y Ty Celf ‑ The Art House to try new things, meet supportive people, and take gentle steps toward feeling more confident, connected and ready for what comes next.

📅 Start date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
🕒 Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
📍Y Ty Celf - The Art House, 1 John Street, Llanelli, SA15 1UH

🌐 To book your please, visit our website:
www.ytycelf-thearthouse.com/book-online

15/10/2026

🎨 Free Workshops in October and November at Y Tŷ Celf - The Art House for unpaid carers and their cared for.

Book online: www.ytycelf-thearthouse.com/book-online
Full details below.

15/10/2026

This year will be on Thursday 19th November and this year, the campaign poses a question “Someone you know is a carer… but do they know it yet?”

Carers Rights Day 2026 will highlight the importance of identifying unpaid carers. We know it can take on average two years for someone to identify themselves as an unpaid carer. Meaning they are missing out on vital information and support.

Click here to read the full Carers UK article: https://www.carersuk.org/press-releases/carers-rights-day-2026-to-highlight-the-importance-of-identifying-unpaid-carers/

To find out how we can help click here: https://ctcww.org.uk/

13/10/2026

This National Safeguarding Week 2026, we would like to highlight Cysur and Cwmpas - Mid & West Wales Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards, working together to keep children, young people and adults at risk in Mid and West Wales safe.

A time to focus on the importance of strong, positive safeguarding practices – ensuring people are heard, supported and protected.

They have lots of useful resources and information at: https://cysur.wales/

13/10/2026

📢 Join our team and make a difference to young carers across Carmarthenshire! Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? We're looking for Education Transition Officers to support young carers through the important move from primary to secondary school. Help identify young carers early, build strong school partnerships, and provide meaningful support that can have a lasting impact. Visit our Careers Page at https://ctcww.org.uk/working-for-us/ or scan the QR code below for an application pack and full role details.
💙 A rewarding role.
📍 Based across Carmarthenshire.
➡️ Apply today and help young carers thrive.