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Lost in (Digital) Space…

Posted on 21st March 2019 by janine

By Leanna Wall, our new tech navigator In this day and age, it seems impossible to escape the fact that almost every aspect of life has some form of digital connection; connecting with friends and family via social media, banking, … Continue reading →

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Here’s how you can get 50% off Yoga Classes here in Bath

Posted on 21st February 2019 by janine

Hopefully, you’ve heard that the Carers’ Centre offers a free discount card to all carers living in BaNES and registered with us. If you haven’t heard, now you have! We sat down with one of our fabulous local businesses that … Continue reading →

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Carers Rights Day 2018

Posted on 21st November 2018 by janine

Next Friday, the 30th of November, is Carers Rights Day. This is a national awareness day to help make carers aware of their rights and entitlements – for things like benefits, flexibility from employers, supported housing and lots more. It’s … Continue reading →

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2 Ways to Improve Your Wellbeing this Autumn

Posted on 29th August 2018 by janine

by Lindsey Clay Update 18th September 2018: Due to demand we will now be offering an evening yoga and mindfulness 6 week course, venues and dates the same but with a 6.00pm—7.30 pm time slot. We are coming to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaks, Health & Wellbeing, Information & Advice | Tagged activity, advice, BANES, bath, break, carers, carers centre, caring, charity, club, community, exercise, health, services, social, support, walking, wellbeing, yoga, young carers | Comments Off

Celebrating Carers 2016 – the results!

Posted on 21st November 2016 by janine

Our annual awards ceremony was held in October and once again the event was hosted by the fantastic Ali Vowles of the BBC. It was a chance to recognise our unsung heroes: carers, volunteers, and partners and to look back … Continue reading →

Posted in Carer Stories, Events, Young Carers | Tagged BANES, bath, carers, charity, community, support, wellbeing, young carers | Comments Off

Celebrate our 20th birthday at one of our special concerts this November!

Posted on 9th November 2016 by janine

We are holding 2 special concerts to celebrate our birthday. We’d love to see you there! Tickets for each concert are £7 (£6 for carers) with all proceeds going towards our work in the community. Call 01761 431 388 or … Continue reading →

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Our Fundraising Concert

Posted on 1st June 2016 by janine

A few weeks ago, the fabulous Jenny Peplow singers held a fundraising concert in Radstock for the Carers’ Centre. I got to attend as a spectator rather than a staff member, which meant I could relax as the volunteers did … Continue reading →

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Giving Something Back: Trudy’s Story

Posted on 4th May 2016 by janine

Trudy cares for her husband Mark, who has a hereditary eye condition and is registered blind. For many years Trudy “just got on” with caring for Mark, but eventually struggled with her own emotional and physical wellbeing. Trudy says “I … Continue reading →

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Join us for our Spring Craft Fayre!!

Posted on 27th April 2016 by janine

Spring is officially here and preparations are well underway for our third Craft Fayre here at the Carers Centre, on Saturday 7th May. Our Craft Fayres are a fantastic way to fundraise for the centre, as well as raise awareness … Continue reading →

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We love our Community Activators!

Posted on 10th December 2015 by janine

As part of BANES Council’s Active Lifestyles team, Jane and Kath deliver a range of services to increase the health and well-being of carers. They perform health checks which measure the individual health risks of each carer and help find … Continue reading →

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