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SUMMARY:Online Carers Rights at Work Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:If you are balancing work alongside caring for someone\, join this informative online session to learn more about your rights as a working carer and the support available to help you manage both responsibilities. \nDuring the session\, Forward Carers will explain the Carer’s Leave Act and other workplace rights that may support you in your caring role. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about how to approach conversations with your employer about carers leave\, flexibility\, and workplace support. \nThis session is a chance to become better informed\, build confidence\, and connect with others who are also balancing employment and caring responsibilities. \nDid you know that 1 in 7 workers are carers? Whether you are new to caring or have been supporting someone for many years\, you are warmly welcome to attend. \nWednesday 17 June1:30pm session6:30pm session \nOnline event \nBooking required in advance.Open to working carers and anyone wanting to learn more about carers’ rights at work. \nFor more information and to book your place\, please visit: \nCarers Rights at Work Discovery Session Booking Page
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/online-carers-rights-at-work-discovery-session/
CATEGORIES:Carers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:Shaftesbury Carer Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed\, friendly chat over a cuppa. Meet other carers\, share experiences\, and connect with people who understand. There’s real value in coming together – sharing knowledge\, learning from each other’s experiences\, and building a supportive network. Take some time out for yourself and focus on your own wellbeing in a welcoming\, informal space. \nFor our June meeting\, we’ll be celebrating Carers Week! Come along for some extra sweet treats. Free to attend – no booking required. Everyone is welcome. \nContact: carers@helpandcare.org.uk
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/shaftesbury-carer-peer-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Carers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:Forward Carers - Workplace Carer Champion Training
DESCRIPTION:💷 £125 + VAT per person\n⭐ 50% discount for micro and not-for-profit organisations\nOur Online Workplace Carer Champion Training helps organisations develop confident internal champions who can recognise and support colleagues who are balancing work with unpaid caring responsibilities.\nUsing our RISE model\, Champions learn how to:\nR – Raise positive awareness of Carers across the workplace\nI – Increase identification of Carers within the organisation\nS – Signpost Carers to appropriate information and support\nE – Empower Carers to make positive changes \nEmail for more information: carerfriendly@forwardcarers.org.uk
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/forward-carers-workplace-carer-champion-training/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Forward Carers":MAILTO:info@forwardcarers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T100000
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SUMMARY:BCP Social and Information Event
DESCRIPTION:Stall holder event.\n30+ stalls\nCarers Choir\nTalks and presentations from BCP Carer Suport\, Prama\, Forward Carers and Dorset Legal\nFree refreshments\nFree parking
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/bcp-social-and-information-event/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, BH10 7LH
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCP Carer Support":MAILTO:carersupport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T170000
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SUMMARY:Bridgit - Online session regarding Rights
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to invite you to our Carers’ Rights Day 2026 webinar on Thursday 19 November\, from 12:00 to 13:00pm. \nJoin Bridgit Care and our guest panel for an interactive session exploring the real-life situations carers and services face every day. We’ll discuss challenging scenarios\, hear lived experiences and share practical ways to help carers understand their rights and what they can do next. \nAttendees will receive a free Carers’ Rights Guide and Support & Entitlement Checklist\, plus access to our Carers’ Rights AI Coach to share with the carers you support. \nFancy joining the panel or sharing your own experience and thoughts? \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a7acab4b-d20b-46fa-89d3-f4aa9abd3716@c39003e0-ac22-418b-afd0-aed6170e2524 \nWe’d love to have you with us.
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/bridgit-online-session-regarding-rights/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgit Care":MAILTO:contact@bridgit.care
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SUMMARY:PramaLife -Carers Rights Day 2026 Event
DESCRIPTION:Stall holder event – 30 stands\, refreshments and a room for the cared for person.\nThere is an activities room for loved ones. There is also access to the magic table and they are hoping to find a volunteer to demonstrate this; this might be in the activities room also. There will be refreshments available. \nLocation: The Allendale Centre\, Wimborne\, BH21 1AS \nDrop in event\, no need to book. \nTo find our more contact carol.davies@prama.uk  \n07736 133445
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/pramalife-carers-rights-day-2026-event/
LOCATION:The Allendale Centre\, Hanham Road\, Wimborne\, Dorset\, BH21 1AS
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SUMMARY:Forward Carers - Support for Working Carers: Your Rights at Work
DESCRIPTION:Balancing work alongside caring responsibilities can be challenging\, particularly when Carers are unsure of their rights or the support they can request. This informative session will explore Carers’ Leave and other employment rights\, helping working Carers understand their entitlements and feel more confident having conversations with their employer.
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/forward-carers-support-for-working-carers-your-rights-at-work/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Forward Carers":MAILTO:info@forwardcarers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T133000
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SUMMARY:Forward Carers - Carer's Card Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover more about the Carer Friendly ID Card and how it has been designed to make life a little easier for Carers.
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/forward-carers-carers-card-discovery/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Forward Carers":MAILTO:info@forwardcarers.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Forward Carers - Free Employee In-Person Carer Champion Training – Dorset & BCP
DESCRIPTION:☕ Breakfast and refreshments included. For employers in Dorset and the Bournemouth\, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area\, Leonardo Carer Support is funding another in-person Carer Champion Training session\, making it free for employers in BCP & Dorset. \n📞 01202 698325\n✉️ info@leonardocarersupport.org
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/forward-carers-free-employee-in-person-carer-champion-training-dorset-bcp/
LOCATION:Leonardo Carer Support\, Anne van Brussel House\, Unit 1\, Albany Business Park\, Cabot Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\,  BH17 7BX
ORGANIZER;CN="Leonardo Carer Support":MAILTO:info@leonardocarersupport.org
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