Carers & Communities

05/11/2026

When did you last ask a carer:

“How are you?”

Not the person they support. Not the next appointment.
Them.

Today, check in with someone who is always checking in with everybody else.
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04/11/2026

Keys. Phone. Appointment time. Emergency number. Shopping list.

Five ordinary objects. Dozens of things to remember.

Unpaid care is not only what somebody does.

It is everything they carry in their head.

03/11/2026

Welcome to the Carers & Communities Carers Online Portal
🎉 Have you visited the Carers Online Portal yet?
Created specifically for unpaid carers, the portal brings together trusted information, practical resources and wellbeing support in one easy-to-access place.
Whether you're looking for advice, guidance or opportunities to support your own wellbeing, help is just a click away.

Your Caring Role. Your Space. Your Support.

🔗 LINK HERE: https://carersandcommunities.carusforcarers.org.uk

03/11/2026

Many people do not recognise themselves as carers.

They are simply doing what needs to be done for someone they love.

Recognising the role can be the first step towards finding support.

Please share this. Someone you know may need to see it.

02/11/2026

Come and see us - let’s talk! 🗣️

Drop-in sessions at Maple View Medical Practice

We’re pleased to be offering our next free drop-in sessions at Maple View Medical Practice.

📅 13th October, 10th November & 15th December
🕘 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Maple View Medical Practice, Redditch, B98 9AA

Come along and speak to local organisations for advice, support and guidance on a range of topics.

Services available include Age UK, Social Prescribing, Carers & Communities, WorkWell, Citizens Advice, Carers Careline, Act on Energy and Community Power.

No appointment is needed just drop in and speak to the team.

Please share with friends, family and anyone who may benefit from the support available.

02/11/2026

Festivities are beginning at our wonderful Carers & Communities Shop Droitwich 🎄 Come and see us 💙💛
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02/11/2026

Date for the diary! 💙💛

Date for the diary 📔

Our next jumble sale will be held Droitwich CVS on Friday 20th November 9.30-12pm. As usual we will have completely different stock from our previous sales, 50p an item or fill a bag for £5.

Please come down to support us, we hope to make our jumble sales bigger and a regular event for Droitwich. This will be the last event for 2026 but we hope to restart in January 😃

02/11/2026

Movember- it’s ok to ask for help

Advice and guidance on mental health.

02/11/2026

Brilliant news!

📢 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛! 💙

We’re delighted to share today’s Government announcement that 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱! 🎉

This means the voices of patients, families and carers will continue to have an independent platform to help shape and improve health and social care services.

💬 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

✔️ Your experiences help identify what’s working and what needs to change.
✔️ Your feedback helps services make better decisions.
✔️ Independent advocacy helps people have their voices heard.
✔️ People facing the greatest barriers to good health and care must not be overlooked.

Healthwatch England’s Acting Chief Executive, Chris McCann, welcomed the decision, highlighting the vital role of local Healthwatch organisations in gathering people’s experiences and helping drive improvements.

Here at 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲, we know how important it is to listen to local people and ensure their experiences help influence the services they rely on.

This announcement is an opportunity to build on that work, strengthen our impact and ensure every community has a voice in decisions about its health and wellbeing. 💙

📣 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

Read the article here https://www.healthwatchherefordshire.co.uk/response/2026-10-28/healthwatch-england-and-local-healthwatch-organisations-be-retained

02/11/2026

You see a cup of tea.

You don’t see that it has been reheated twice and is still waiting to be finished.

Caring is often hidden inside the smallest moments.

Help us make carers visible this Christmas:

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