Welcome to Worcestershire Association of Carers

We provide a range of support, information and free events, training and activities exclusively for unpaid carers across Worcestershire,
Alongside our Carer Services, we have a vibrant and dedicated Social Prescribing and Lifestyle Advice Service covering Redditch. 
                                 We welcome you to explore the website and all we have to offer.                                                                             

What's On

Here you can find out about all of the latest events, activities, training courses - all free for our unpaid carers.

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Author: Jenny Hewitt

Carer News - Financial Support

Carers Financial News Carers Allowance Increase If you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with an illness or disability, you may be eligible for extra money called Carer’s Allowance. It is paid at a rate of £81.90 per week (2024/25).

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Author: Jenny Hewitt

Spring 2024 Caring News

Our Spring 2024 edition of Caring News is OUT NOW!

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Author: Nathalie Clarke

Am I a carer?

Do you look after someone who can't manage without your help? Whether 24/7 or just for a few hours a week you may be a carer. Have a look through our online resources or get in touch to see how we can help you.

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News & Stories

  • What's On

    Here you can find out about all of the latest events, activities, training courses - all free for our unpaid carers. Read more

  • Carer News - Financial Support

    Carers Financial News Carers Allowance Increase If you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with an illness or disability, you may be eligible for extra money called Carer’s Allowance. It is paid at a rate of £81.90 per week (2024/25). Read more

  • Spring 2024 Caring News

    Our Spring 2024 edition of Caring News is OUT NOW! Read more

  • Winter 2023 Caring News

    Our Winter 2023 edition of Caring News is OUT NOW! Read more

Our Events

  • Creative Writing

    A welcoming online creative writing session - sense of humour advisable, 'this is a great way to unwind, and be yourself for a couple of hours.' Join in as many or as few of the sessions as you wish. Read more

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  • Care4Me

    When caring gets tough the first thing to suffer can be the carers own health and wellbeing and many carers really struggle to find the time and energy for their own self-care. We want to make this a little easier so we have brought together our most popular wellbeing sessions into one program and will be launching this in April. Our new Care4Me program is upbeat, and interactive it will bring carers together to explore a wide range of tried and tested self-care approaches. Read more

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    Location: Tibberton Village Hall, Committee Room, Vardroe Way, Tibberton, Droitwich, WR9 7TG (FREE Parking)

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  • Design & Print a Tote Bag Workshop

    Join us for this creative workshop, designing and printing your own Tote Bag. Read more

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    Location: Whittington Village Hall, Church Lane, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RQ

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  • Pamela May Narrow Boat Trip, Coffee & Cake

    Feel the need to escape for a while and truly relax? Then a narrow boat trip is just the thing for you! Join us on this lovely electric narrow boat, Droitwich Waterways Pamela May. Read more

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    Location: Droitwich Waterways Pamela May Community Boat, Netherwych Basin, down Union Lane to T-Junction, gates for entry are opposite, Droitwich , WR9 8LB

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  • Slow-Stitch Workshop (Stitching for Mindfulness)

    Did you know that stitching can be a great mindfulness technique? Join us at this relaxing, slow-stitch workshop to find out more. Read more

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    Location: The Littleworth Suite, Norton Parish Hall, Wadborough Road,, Norton, Littleworth, WR5 2QB

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  • Moving and Handling

    Join WAC and Moving and Handling expert Colin Hanley for techniques to become more confident helping someone move and transfer safely. Read more