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As we mark Carers Week 2025, Forward Carers is celebrating the incredible unpaid Carers who support loved ones every day – and the communities stepping up to support them in […]

Dementia Action Week, taking place from Monday 20 May to Sunday 26 May 2025, is a national initiative led by the Alzheimer’s Society and supported by organisations, communities, and individuals across the UK.It is a vital opportunity to raise awareness, improve understanding, and inspire action to support those living with Dementia and the Carers who support them. 🧠 What is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities.There are many different types of Dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing — it is caused by diseases of the brain.While it is more common in people over 65, younger people can also be affected. Living with Dementia can be challenging, not just for the individual, but also for the family members and friends who take on caring responsibilities. Raising awareness and promoting understanding helps create a more inclusive and supportive society for everyone affected. 💬 Why Dementia Action Week Matters Dementia Action Week is about more than just raising awareness — it is about taking action.By improving knowledge and understanding, we can tackle stigma, encourage early diagnosis, and ensure that those living with Dementia and their Carers have access to the support they need. Key aims of Dementia Action Week include: 🌍 How You Can Support Dementia Action Week Everyone has a part to play in making a difference. Here are a few ways you can get involved: Together, we can create a society that is more inclusive, supportive, and empowering for those living with Dementia and their Carers. Whilst a diagnosis can be life-changing, it does not define a person.By working together, raising awareness, and taking positive action, we can build communities where everyone affected by Dementia feels valued, understood, and supported. This week — and every week — let’s take action for a better future for people living with Dementia and those who care for them.

Despite a rainy Bank Holiday, our Male Carers Group enjoyed a unique wellbeing experience on Easter Monday, with a guided boat trip through the Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust, uncovering […]

As technology is being used more frequently within health and social care settings, the Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a survey to explore whether GP services are […]

This year, Forward Carers proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone: a decade of empowering unpaid Carers and championing Carer Friendly Communities. Since our establishment in 2014, our mission has been clear […]

As the festive season approaches, we at Dudley Carers Hub want to take a moment to wish all Carers and their families a happy, healthy, and safe holiday. Your dedication […]

A group of Dudley Carers had the opportunity to visit the Red House Cone Glassmaking Museum in Stourbridge, renowned for its rich glassmaking heritage. The trip aimed to provide Carers […]

Date of Trip: Wednesday 25th September 2024 A Day of Respite for Local CarersThe Wellbeing team recently organised a coach trip to Blists Hill Victorian Village, located in Ironbridge, Shropshire. […]

We’re excited to announce that, thanks to the support of the Good Things Foundation, Forward Carers has 30 brand-new tablets available to give to Carers who demonstrate a need. These tablets can provide […]