Gloucestershire Carers Hub

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

📢 Important Update: Seasonal Opening Hours
Our opening times will change slightly over the upcoming holiday period. Please check the image for details.
If you need support, you can still contact us by phone or email during our open days. On closed days, leave us a message and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
📞 Tel: 0300 111 9000
📧 Email: carers@peopleplus.co.uk

18/12/2025

Caring can become overwhelming, especially during winter and the festive season.

If you’re feeling stressed, try these quick steps:
✅ Pause and take a few deep breaths
✅ Write down what’s most important today
✅ Ask for help if you can, reach out to family or friends
✅ Give yourself permission to take a short break

What helps you when you feel overwhelmed? Share your tips below!

18/12/2025

Due to staff sickness, we have had to cancel the YouCan session today which was due to be held in Tewkesbury. We apologise for any disappointment which this may cause.

17/12/2025

Looking for a friendly space to connect with others who understand caring? ☕
Carer Cafés offer:
✅ A chance to meet other carers
✅ Share experiences and tips
✅ Enjoy a relaxed chat over a cuppa
Taking time for yourself matters. Find your local Carer Café and join the conversation, you deserve it! 💙
Have you been to a Carer Café? Tell us what you love about them!

17/12/2025

Due to staff sickness, we have had to cancel the YouCan session tomorrow which was due to be held in Tewkesbury. We apologise for any disappointment which this may cause.

17/12/2025

😷 Face masks in our direct assessment areas

To help protect patients, visitors and staff during this period of increased respiratory illness, we are asking patients and relatives to wear a surgical face mask when entering our direct assessment areas at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, wherever you are able to do so.

Masks are available at department entrances. If you cannot wear one, please let a member of staff know on arrival. These are temporary steps.

❌ If you have symptoms of flu or COVID‑19, please do not visit our hospitals.

Read the full guidance and the list of affected areas here 👉 https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/about-us/news-media/press-releases-statements/face-mask-requirements-in-our-direct-admission-areas/

16/12/2025

Due to staff sickness, we have had to cancel the YouCan session today. We apologise for any disappointment which this may cause.

15/12/2025

Due to staff sickness, we have had to cancel the YouCan session tomorrow. We apologise for any disappointment which this may cause.

15/12/2025

💻 Online peer support groups connect you with others who understand what you’re going through.
✅ Share experiences and tips
✅ Find emotional support
✅ Access advice anytime, from home
Joining a group can make a big difference to your wellbeing. Have you tried online peer support? Tell us your thoughts!
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14/12/2025

Too busy to sit down with a book? 🎧 Audiobooks are a great way to take a moment for yourself while caring for someone.
Listen while cooking, tidying, or during a short break, it’s a simple way to relax and escape into a story.
What’s your favourite audiobook or podcast? Share your recommendations below! ❄️

13/12/2025

Taking care of yourself matters too. Even a few minutes with a good book can help you relax and recharge. 📚
Find a cozy spot, make a warm drink, and let yourself escape into a story, even if it’s just for 10 minutes.
What’s your favourite type of book to read when you need a break? Share below!
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