Support Groups

Support Groups

There’s no need to cope with caring alone. There are over 300 support groups across Gloucestershire dedicated to carers and the issues we face in our daily lives.

One carer's story - meet Sue

One carer's story - meet Sue

We had lots of friends, Dave surfed, we had barbeques on the beach... I can hardly remember that time now.

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Donate

Whether you give a single donation or set up a regular gift, you’re doing something amazing for carers in your local community.

Support services for carers are changing from 1 April 2019

Support services for carers are changing from 1 April 2019

The statutory contract for carer services in Gloucestershire is transferring from Carers Gloucestershire to an organisation called PeoplePlus from 1 April.

Support services for carers are changing from 1 April 2019

The statutory contract for carer services in Gloucestershire is transferring from Carers Gloucestershire to an organisation called PeoplePlus from 1 April.

Find out more about the services that are transferring and future support available for carers

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Caring can be rewarding, but it can can also be exhausting and isolating. We're here to listen without judgement and provide emotional support and practical advice to make your life easier.

Carer wellbeing

Carer wellbeing How we can help you cope with your caring role. Read more...

Advice and guidance

Advice and guidance Get the right advice and guidance to help you in your caring role. Read more...

Support Groups

Support Groups Search our database of support groups that welcome carers across Gloucestershire. Read more...

Learning and development

Learning and development Join other carers on one of our practical training courses. Read more...

Taking time out

Taking time out Find out about the trips and time out opportunities we offer. Read more...

Caring for a child or young person

Caring for a child or young person Support for you if you care for a child or young person with additional needs. Read more...

Carers Assessment

Carers Assessment Every carer has different responsibilities and concerns. The carers assessment is an opportunity to discuss your caring role and find solutions to any difficulties you are having.

Sharing my carer voice

Sharing my carer voice Join forces with other carers to ensure your voice is heard by decision-makers. Read more...

Positive Caring

Positive Caring Our range of free learning and training opportunities on offer to support unpaid carers in Gloucestershire. Read more...

When I started caring, I had no idea of the scope of the support offered by Carers Gloucestershire. Now, on reflection, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to cope without it. You are all superb.

Barry Glover

Being a carer

Latest News

Carer consent required

Carer consent required Tuesday, 05 March 2019 If you are a carer who has been in touch with us within the last two years, we will have recently been in touch by post or email to seek consent to transfer your contact details and if you have one, a…

Countywide carer support contract to move from Ca…

Countywide carer support contract to move from Ca… Tuesday, 18 December 2018 Carers Gloucestershire will no longer provide statutory funded contract services for unpaid carers on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council from 1 April 2019.

Have your say at Carers' Rights Day

Have your say at Carers' Rights Day Tuesday, 06 November 2018 Carers Gloucestershire invites carers to their annual Carers’ Rights Day event on Friday 23 November from 10am at Churchdown Community Centre.