A Carer’s story about finding support, staying independent and feeling less alone. Life as a Carer My name is Phil*, and I care for my wife, who has problems with […]
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Posted 5 November 2026 Phil’s Story – “I Love My Wife, But I Needed Some Help Too”
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Posted 3 November 2026 The Survey of Carers: Your Chance to Shape Carer Support
The University of Birmingham, as part of the Centre for Care, has been commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) to pilot the […]
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Posted 3 November 2026 Someone you know is a Carer – but do they know it yet?
Carers Rights Day 2026 is fast approaching. Taking place on Thursday 19 November 2026, this year’s theme is ‘Someone You Know Is a Carer – But Do They Know It Yet?’. It […]
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Posted 26 October 2026 Share your views on One Health and Care
One Health and Care is the confidential shared care record for people registered with a GP in the Black Country, West Birmingham, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. […]
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Posted 19 October 2026 West Midlands Mayor Hears First-Hand How Unpaid Caring Impacts Working Lives
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker visited Forward Carers to meet unpaid Carers from across the region, hear their personal experiences and learn more about the challenges they face, particularly when […]
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Posted 30 September 2026 Ageing Well Festival: A month of Wellness Activities coming to Dudley this October
Here at Dudley Carers Service, we know the importance of ageing well, helping people to stay happy, healthy and connected. Whether you are worried about someone you are Caring for, […]
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Posted 20 August 2026 Recognising Unpaid Carers in Migrant Communities
As part of Forward Carers continued mission to ensuring all communities are recognised, valued, and able to access support, we are committed to strengthening how we engage with and support unpaid Carers […]
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Posted 21 July 2026 State of Caring Survey 2026
The State of Caring is the UK’s most comprehensive regular research into the lives and experiences of unpaid Carers. It is used as a vital source of evidence not only […]
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Posted 1 July 2026 Carer Friendly Dudley: A Year in Review 2025
Local support can make a significant difference to unpaid Carers’ wellbeing, confidence and ability to continue caring. Through Carer Friendly Dudley, Adult and Young Carers can access practical support, wellbeing opportunities and […]
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Posted 17 June 2026 A Special Carers Week Outing for Dudley Dementia Carers
As part of our Carers Week 2026 activities, members of the Dudley Wellbeing Service Dementia Carers Group were invited to a memorable day out at Aston Hall, followed by a […]