Bridgit

13/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month – April 2026 💚

April marks Stress Awareness Month — a time to recognise the impact stress can have on our mental and physical wellbeing, and to encourage open conversations and support.

Taking small steps — like pausing, reaching out, or setting boundaries — can make a big difference. You’re not alone, and support is always available.

10/04/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴... 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 📵📱

The debate about phones in schools is often framed around distraction, behaviour and wellbeing. However, for some pupils, the issue is more complicated. For many young carers, phone access during the school day is not about scrolling. It is about reassurance, safety and staying connected to home.

Read more on Bridgits’ Blog Page here 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝘁.𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲/𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲-𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗻/𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴

09/04/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 - 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀’ 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 👀 📣

Bridgit Care is a valuable part of the commissioned services for Carers in Dorset as it enabled carers to go online and find out more about preventative, early help support.

Since going live in May 2023, more than 23,000 carers have used the tool with more than 800 people signing up for monthly emails about local information and events.

Visit https://zurl.co/E86aA to see how Dorset Council and Bridgit Care work together.

08/04/2026

What if residents could find the support they need — without waiting? ⏰

Bridgit Local helps people navigate services themselves, reducing pressure on frontline teams.

Smarter support. Less strain. Better outcomes.🎙️

Join our next podcast & webinar waiting list, email me... 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮@𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝘁.𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 with the title... ‘Please let me know when your next webinar is taking place!’

07/04/2026

Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2026 💙

From 7–13th April, Parkinson’s Awareness Week (with 11th April being Parkinson’s Awareness Day). It is an opportunity to raise awareness to support people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones — helping improve quality of life and ensure people can live better for longer.

Parkinson’s doesn’t just affect movement. Up to 50% of people may experience anxiety or depression, which are often overlooked but can significantly impact symptoms and overall wellbeing.

By increasing understanding and support, we can help ensure no one faces Parkinson’s alone.

03/04/2026

01/04/2026

Councils are being asked to do more with less... What if support could scale without adding pressure to your team?

👉 Meet AI-powered support for residents — available 24/7.

🚨 Join our next podcast & webinar — look out for details or email me to be added to the webinar waiting list... 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮@𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝘁.𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 with the title... ‘Please let me know when your next webinar is taking place!’

01/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month – April 2026 💚

Stress Awareness Month is a time to recognise the impact stress can have on our mental and physical wellbeing — and to encourage simple steps that help us cope and feel more in control.

Whether it’s taking a break, talking to someone, or finding small moments to recharge, looking after yourself matters. 💚

31/03/2026

Why is innovation so important in the carers sector?

“This is an investment — it’s not just a cost.”
Rohati Chapman (Carers Trust)

See how organisations are putting this into practice, take a look at our webinar...
https://zurl.co/IvHIb

31/03/2026

Bridgit Care has introduced a new online support tool for unpaid carers 💙

The AI Voice Coach is a free, multilingual voice support designed to help carers with questions about their caring role — whether that’s practical guidance, reassurance, or knowing where to turn next.

Available day or night, it offers support in different languages, making help more accessible when it’s needed most.
Because unpaid carers deserve timely, inclusive support that fits around real life.

Try it here, https://zurl.co/EnWZm

30/03/2026

Where should you start with innovation?

“Don’t have 50 projects — focus on the three or four that will make the biggest difference.”
David Winter (Programme Manager, Adult Social Care)

See how organisations are prioritising what matters most, take a look at our webinar...
https://zurl.co/sF2fE

27/03/2026

Bridgit’s Blog: Carer’s Allowance is changing in April 2026? 📣

Carer’s Allowance will go up from £83.30 to £86.45 per week from April 2026. That’s an increase of £3.15 a week. Over a year, it adds up. It won’t solve cost pressures, but it may help with essentials.

The earnings limit is also rising. From April 2026, it increases from £196 to £204 per week. This matters if you combine caring with paid work. It gives a little more breathing room. It may also reduce the risk of losing support due to small pay changes.

To read more, visit our blog page at: https://zurl.co/MKa4J