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Carers Week 8th - 14th June

Carers Awareness Week is a national event run each year and is all about recognising, supporting and celebrating carers. The theme this year is 'Making Caring Visible'. Read more

Volunteers Week 1st - 7th June

Volunteers' Week takes place 1 - 7 June every year. It's a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. Read more

Mental Health Awareness Week 18th - 24th May

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. This year's theme is kindness. Read more

Fundraising: The 81 Challenge

Lindsay is running 81 miles during May to fundraise for WAC. Read more

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Carers Job Search and Transferable Skills Webinar

An excellent opportunity to think differently about the skills you have as a carer and how they are transferable and attractive to a potential employer.

Moving with Confidence Webinar

Learn best practice for safe moving and handling of people.

Falls and Frailty Webinar for Carers

This webinar will give you the knowledge to help improve safety in the home & prevent falls.

Carers Week 8th - 14th June

Carers Awareness Week is a national event run each year and is all about recognising, supporting and celebrating carers. The theme this year is 'Making Caring Visible'.

Events Calendar

Click here to see upcoming events for Worcestershire Association of Carers. For more information call the Helpline on 0300 012 4272.

Worcestershire Integrated Carers Hub

Call the carers Hub helpline on 0300 012 4272 if you need support with your caring role. We will be able to direct you to the most appropriate support and if appropriate put you in touch with our carer pathway advisors.

Working For Carers

Working for Carers is a membership and accreditation scheme for employers.

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Am I a carer?

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.

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Emergency planning

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.