Welcome to the Worcestershire Association of Carers website 

We have a range of support, information and events available to all carers.

Impact Report 2022 - 2023

On Friday 10th November, we hosted our Annual General Meeting. A big thank you to everyone who joined us. At the meeting we shared our Impact Report for 2022-2023. We welcome you to read it and learn more about the difference we have made for carers and patients during this time.

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Author: Jenny Hewitt

What's On

We have a wide range of great events for carers which include both online and face-to-face sessions.

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Author: Stacey Bisson

National Adult Safeguarding Week - Valuing Carers

You are invited! Each year the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) hold an event to share the learning from our Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs). This year the focus of the event focus on the need to listen to carers and ensure that they have access to appropriate support.

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Author: Jenny Hewitt

Carers Rights Day 2023

Carers Rights Day is on November 23rd. The theme is: Your rights: today, tomorrow and in the future. As a carer, understanding your rights is essential to getting the right support and access to services. Read on to find out more about your rights as a carer and how we are supporting Carers Rights Day this year!

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Author: Jenny Hewitt

News & Stories

  • Impact Report 2022 - 2023

    On Friday 10th November, we hosted our Annual General Meeting. A big thank you to everyone who joined us. At the meeting we shared our Impact Report for 2022-2023. We welcome you to read it and learn more about the difference we have made for carers and patients during this time. Read more

  • Carers Rights Day 2023

    Carers Rights Day is on November 23rd. The theme is: Your rights: today, tomorrow and in the future. As a carer, understanding your rights is essential to getting the right support and access to services. Read on to find out more about your rights as a carer and how we are supporting Carers Rights Day this year! Read more

  • National Adult Safeguarding Week - Valuing Carers

    You are invited! Each year the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) hold an event to share the learning from our Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs). This year the focus of the event focus on the need to listen to carers and ensure that they have access to appropriate support. Read more

  • Caring News Summer Edition

    You are invited! Welcome to our Summer Edition of Caring News. In this edition, we explore what's on the horizon, a reflection of caring, events, training, carer voice and the digital age for carers and much more. We also say thank you farewell to Carole Cumino, our CEO for 12 years and welcome to our new CEO, Karen Edwards. Read on for more! Read more

Our Events

  • Festive Breakfast Get Together, North Worcestershire, 12th Dec

    Get that festive feeling by joining us at this festive breakfast get together for Carers in North Worcestershire. Read more

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    Location: Larch Wood Farm Inn, Silverwoods Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7DT

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  • Festive Crafts South

    Join us for this lovely Festive Craft workshop where you will be guided through making a lovely Macramé tealight holder and gift bag. A possible gift for a loved one, or for yourself! Read more

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    Location: The Meadow Meeting Room, Countryside Centre, Worcester Woods Country Park,, Widwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2LG

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  • Falls and Frailty Session

    Join WAC and Age UK's expert to understand how to cope and reduce the effects of frailty and falls in this lively interactive session Read more

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    Location: Online via Zoom and Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4BN

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  • Keep Calm and Carry On! Your festive survival guide

    Whether you love it or dread it the festive season can be hard to navigate. Come and join this upbeat face to face session. Read more

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    Location: Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club, Perdiswell Park Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN

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  • Male Carers Festive Lunch

    This event is presently sold out, please do email Colette if you wish to be added to the wait-list for cancellations at [email protected] Male Carers, join us for a festive lunch at this historic pub with its sloping floors and crooked beams, a cosy place to meet for a winters festive get-together. Read more

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    Location: The King Charles House, 29 New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP

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  • First Aid for Carers

    Having up to date First Aid skills can make a significant difference to how you feel about your caring role. Join us for this excellent expert-led session. Read more