COME AND JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM Can you offer the 63,000 unpaid adult carers in Worcestershire your time, skills, compassion and expertise, for a few hours a week? Read more
As a charity we rely on the financial support of the community to be able to provide services that Worcestershire unpaid carers need. There are a number of ways in which you can support us, through fundraising events, legacies and donations Read more
There are an estimated 63,000 unpaid adult carers in the county but only 11,000 are known to the Worcestershire Association of Carers. Many of the missing 52,000 people don’t recognise themselves as carers and this seems to be the major problem. Even if a person has a relationship with the person they help, they are still entitled to support. Read more
Our volunteers are an integral part of the WAC team. As the first organisation in the county to achieve the gold standard "Investing in Volunteers" award we offer tailor made volunteer programmes to suit your needs. Read more
Looking after our mind is as important as taking care of our body, check out some of our hints and tips for improving your well being as a carer. Read more
What happens if the person you care for is taken ill? Have you considered a contingency plan? You can find information here about WAC schemes such as the Carers Emergency Card and NHS and Social Care Emergency Services. Read more
Help us to support carers by buying tickets for Worcester Community Lottery Read more
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We have our very own carers choir - the 'Carers Chorus' and are always looking for new members. Absolutely no experience necessary - just turn up and join in the fun! Read more
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Worcester City 10k and half marathon is on Sunday 15th September. Join #TeamWAC2019 and help us raise much needed funds for carers in Worcestershire Read more
Do you help to look after someone a few hours a week (or more) that relies on you for emotional, medical, personal or physical care or help with domestic tasks? You could be a carer and would possibly benefit from the support of Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub. CALL OUR HELPLINE ON 0300 012 4272. Read more
We know you care about the work of Worcestershire Association of Carers and we’d like to stay in touch as we build our future together, however the law protecting your data is changing and we will only be allowed to contact you if you say ‘yes’. Read more