Carers & Communities

25/08/2026

A huge thank you to our wonderful trustee, Clare! 🎉 Alongside running buddies Annette and Emma, she’s taking on the Worcester 10K on Sunday 13th September 2026 to raise vital funds for our charity.

Clare’s connection to the cause is deeply personal. She has cared for her son, Will, for nearly 27 years. As both a carer and a trustee of Carers & Communities, Clare knows first-hand how much it matters for unpaid carers to feel seen, understood and supported. She will be joined by Annette and Emma, the friends who recently completed the Race for Life 10K with her and whose encouragement means so much.

Every £1 makes a difference—helping carers feel less alone, stay in work, take a much-needed break and feel more confident in their caring role.

Here’s how you can get involved:

Donate – sponsor Clare and help us raise vital funds.
Fundraise – fancy joining Clare or raising money your own way? Get in touch to find out more about supporting us through our JustGiving page.
Become a trustee – we’re looking for new trustees and would love to hear from you.

Please cheer Clare on and share this post to help us spread the word!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/clare-taylor-123?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

24/08/2026

Exciting changes are underway!
We're upgrading our telephone system to improve the service we provide on the 25th August 2026.

During the installation, there may be occasional interruptions to our phone service.

You can still contact us by webchat function on our website:
www.carersandcommunities.org.uk or email us:
[email protected]

Thank you for bearing with us while we make these improvements.

10/08/2026

Our latest Carers & Communities magazine has landed!

We produce 3 magazines a year and cover news, events, carer voice and more. Check out our latest edition, with a focus on new beginnings and self-care for unpaid carers.

Our latest BLOG with all the details following the link below: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/post/caring-news-summer-edition-is-out-now

08/08/2026

Thank you so much Droitwich Pamela May Community Trip Boat
Our carers had a wonderful time and a well deserved break 💙💛

06/08/2026

We are recruiting to our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person and at 22.5 hours a week, could fit well into other commitments you may have.

Team Lead – Carer Services
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Lead to join our busy Carer Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering vital support to unpaid carers across the county. Working collaboratively with another Team Lead, you will provide day-to-day leadership, operational support and support a team of Carer Advisors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred, strengths-based support that meets statutory requirements.

How to Apply: visit https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/recruitment
Please forward your CV and a covering letter using the template provided. In this template you should provide a brief explanation of how your skills, knowledge and experience match each of the 6 areas of responsibility outlined in the Application Pack.

If you do not provide a CV or the cover letter, your application will not be considered, and you will not be invited for interview. If you are invited for interview, we will also ask you to complete an Information Form asking for further information relating to your employment, references and other relevant checks.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] as soon as possible. We will close to applications early if there is a high level of interest.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as suitable candidates are identified.
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03/08/2026

BOOK NOW & join us at our Safeguarding Live Q&A session. This online event offers the opportunity to hear from key people from the safeguarding team, ask questions and learn more about what safeguarding is all about and how it works. We welcome all carers to join us for this informal session and be part of helping carers feel safe and care safely. Your views matter and the more carers are involved, the greater the difference we can make together. To book your place visit: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/event-details/safeguarding-carers-live-q-a-online

03/08/2026

BOOK NOW ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT for this Canal Trip and
Fish & Chips on the 7th August.
Join us for a relaxing three-hour canal cruise aboard a traditional narrowboat. During the journey, passengers will cruise to the marina where a delicious fish and chip meal will be served. Visit: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/event-details/canal-trip-and-fish-chips

29/07/2026

Droitwich Spa are holding their first Business Awards Event this October and we would be delighted if our lovely shop in Droitwich could be nominated for an award. Please vote for our & Communities Shop - it's such a fabulous opportunity to recognise the support they offer to the Droitwich community and the work they do for unpaid carers through generating vital income for us as a charity.

You can nominate Carers & Communities Charity Shop for as many categories as you like using this form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbiX_J-NvRnb1WYXEMomonDSuRV0fBVowQb-lbnlsGEfLvTg/viewform

All nominations need to be submitted by the 16th August. Please also share far and wide and encourage friends and family to nominate us - we know how much our shop means to so many of you, and it also helps us raise the profile of unpaid carers. Thank you so much for your support! Carers & Communities Shop Droitwich

29/07/2026

🎙️Have your say -
ADHD or autism assessments- how have you and your family been affected?
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28/07/2026

Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb for their Championship Challenge event taking place on Sunday 8th August. Hurry only 2 tickets available! To book visit: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/event-details/shelsley-walsh-hill-climb-2026-08-08-08-00 kindly gifted by