Gloucestershire Carers Hub

25/08/2025

📢 Bank Holiday Closure Notice
Please note that we will be closed on today for the Bank Holiday.

We’ll be back open as usual on Tuesday 26th August.

24/08/2025

You're Invited: Co-Production Sessions for Unpaid Carers

We’re inviting unpaid Carers to join us for some online co-production sessions, where we’ll begin exploring how support services can better meet your needs, specifically working around hospitalisation experiences to start.

This is a space for listening, sharing, and shaping support services together. Whether you’ve taken part in co-production before or this is your first time, your voice is welcome and valued.

Thursday 28th August
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

To access the sessions please register using this link: https://forms.gle/JPvs86tztuZt4oKk7

Gloucestershire County Council

23/08/2025

🗓️ Be Connected – September 2025
This month is packed with free sessions, support groups, and community events just for you! 💬🧘‍♀️🎨

Whether you’re joining online or in person, there’s something for everyone, from mindfulness and poetry to scam awareness and carer cafés.

📍 Open to registered carers across Gloucestershire
👥 You’re welcome to bring the person you support
📞 Need help joining online? Call 0300 111 9000

✨ View the full programme: https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/be-connected-september/

22/08/2025

🗣️ Coproduction Event
We’re hosting a relaxed co-production session to explore how support services can better meet your needs, especially around hospital stays.

📍 The Green Room, Churchdown Community Association
🗓️ Tuesday 2nd September
🕐 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
☕ Refreshments provided | No experience needed

Your voice matters. Come along and help shape change 💬
Find out more: https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/news/coproduction/

21/08/2025

20/08/2025

☕ Hesters Way Carer Café – A Warm Start

Recently, Steve teamed up with Hesters Way Resource Centre and West Cheltenham Medical Practice to host the very first Carer Café in Hesters Way.

Three local Carers joined us for a relaxed cuppa, a chat, and a chance to connect. 💬💙
Steve also took time to hear what Carers would love from future sessions.

📍 Next Carer Café:
🗓️ 22nd August
🕐 1–2pm
📌 Hesters Way Resource Centre

If you're a Carer nearby, come along, we’d love to see you!

19/08/2025

📸🌍 World Photography Day – August 19th 🌍📸
Theme: My Favorite Photo

Today we celebrate the power of photography—capturing memories, emotions, and the beauty in everyday life.

Share your favourite photo 📸

18/08/2025

🗣️ Use Your Voice, Be the Difference.
Are you a young person living with a long-term condition? Or a parent/Carer supporting one?

Your feedback will improve understanding of emotional support and identify gaps in services.

📲 Share your experience: forms.office.com/e/EEDesrcH5D

17/08/2025

📣 Young Carers
Your voice matters. Join NHS-led workshops to share your experiences and help shape real change for young Carers across England. 💬✨

📅 Workshops in September
📧 Book your space: england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net