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SUMMARY:Poole North Tea\, Coffee\, Cake and Tea Dance for Carers Rights Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of tea\, coffee\, cake and dancing to celebrate Carers Rights Day 2026! \nPoole North Primary Care Network invites carers and the people they care for to a friendly afternoon of refreshments\, music and dancing. \nWhether you’re caring for a family member\, friend or neighbour\, this is a chance to take a break from your usual routine\, meet other local carers and enjoy some time together. \nCarers and the people they care for\, of all ages\, are welcome to come along. \nWhat can you expect?\n\nTea\, coffee and cake: Enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake while spending time with others in a welcoming setting.\nA tea dance: After refreshments\, enjoy some music and dancing. Whether you love to dance or would rather sit back and enjoy the atmosphere\, everyone is welcome.\nMeet other carers: Connect with people who understand what it’s like to care for someone\, share experiences and enjoy a friendly chat.\nDiscover local support: Meet Carers Leads\, Social Prescribers\, BCP Carers Support and Help & Care\, who can offer information about services and support available to carers.\n\nWho is this event for?\nThis event is for anyone who provides unpaid care or support to a family member\, friend or neighbour\, as well as the people they care for. \nWhether you’re new to caring\, have been caring for years or don’t usually think of yourself as a carer\, you’re welcome to join in. \nPeople of all ages are invited\, and you don’t need any dancing experience to enjoy the afternoon. \nWhy come along?\nCaring for someone can be rewarding\, but it can also be tiring and sometimes isolating. Finding time to relax\, have fun and connect with others isn’t always easy. \nThis Carers Rights Day event offers an opportunity to enjoy a change of scene\, meet friendly faces and find out more about the support available in your local community. \nThere’s no pressure to dance or share your experiences. You’re welcome to come along\, enjoy a cup of tea and take part in whatever feels comfortable for you. \nHow to attend\nThe event takes place on Friday 20 November 2026\, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm\, at St Paul’s Church Neighbourhood Centre in Canford Heath\, Poole. \nCarers and the people they care for are welcome. \nFor further details about attending\, including whether booking is required\, please contact Poole North Primary Care Network or one of the participating GP practices.
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/poole-north-tea-coffee-cake-and-tea-dance-for-carers-rights-day-2026/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Neighbourhood Centre\, Culliford Crescent\, Canford Heath\, Poole\, BH17 9DW
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SUMMARY:Online Session: Discover the Carer Friendly ID Card With Forward Carers
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there’s an ID card that can help you feel recognised as an unpaid carer and give you access to exclusive benefits and discounts? \nJoin Forward Carers for a friendly online session to discover the Carer Friendly ID Card\, how it works and the ways it could make everyday life a little easier for you. \nWhether you’ve been caring for someone for years\, are new to caring or aren’t sure if you’re a carer at all\, this session is for you. \nWhat can you expect? \n\nDiscover the Carer Friendly ID Card: Find out what the card is\, why it was created and how it helps raise awareness of unpaid carers like you in the community.\nLearn how to get and use your card: Understand how to apply and make the most of the card in your everyday life.\nExplore exclusive benefits and discounts: Discover the offers available for when you have this card through Carer Friendly businesses.\nMeet a Carer Friendly business: Hear directly from a local business about why they’ve joined the programme and how they’re helping to support you as unpaid carers.\nAsk questions: Get answers to your questions about the card\, its benefits and how it could help you.\n\nWho is this event for? \nThis session is for anyone who provides unpaid care or support to a family member\, friend or neighbour. \nYou might be caring for an older parent\, a partner\, someone with a disability or a person with a long-term health condition. \nNot sure if you’re a carer? You’re welcome too! The session can help you understand what being an unpaid carer means and whether the card could be right for you. \nWhy attend? \nThe Carer Friendly ID Card is designed to help unpaid carers feel recognised and supported\, while offering access to useful benefits and discounts. \nIn just one hour\, you’ll learn how to get your card\, where you can use it and how to make the most of what’s on offer. \nWith an afternoon and an evening session available\, you can choose the time that works best around your caring responsibilities. \nHow to book \nChoose either the 1:30pm or 6:30pm session and book your place online. \nYou’ll receive details of how to join the online session once your booking is confirmed. \nBook your Carer Friendly ID Card Discovery Session
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/forward-carers-carers-card-discovery/
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SUMMARY:Free Workplace Carer Champion Training
DESCRIPTION:Dorset & BCP \nCost: FREE for eligible employers in Dorset and Bournemouth\, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) \nWould you like to help make your workplace more supportive of employees who balance work with unpaid caring responsibilities? \nJoin Forward Carers for a free\, in-person Workplace Carer Champion Training session\, funded by Leonardo Carer Support for employers across Dorset and BCP. \nMany people balance their jobs with looking after a family member\, friend or neighbour. This training will help you understand the challenges working carers face and give you the skills and confidence to support them. \nWhat can you expect? \n\nUnderstand working carers: Learn about the challenges employees face when balancing work with unpaid caring responsibilities.\nRaise awareness: Discover ways to help colleagues recognise and talk about their caring roles.\nIdentify carers in your workplace: Learn how to recognise colleagues who may benefit from additional understanding and support.\nSignpost to support: Find out how to guide working carers towards helpful information\, services and resources.\nMake a positive difference: Build the skills and confidence to become a Workplace Carer Champion and help create a more supportive workplace.\nBreakfast and refreshments: Enjoy breakfast and refreshments during the training session.\n\nWho is this event for? \nThis training is aimed at employers and employees in Dorset and BCP who want to improve support for unpaid carers in the workplace. \nIt’s particularly useful for managers\, HR staff\, team leaders\, wellbeing champions and anyone interested in becoming a Workplace Carer Champion. \nYou don’t need to be an unpaid carer yourself to attend. \nWhy attend? \nMany employees have caring responsibilities outside work\, but they may not feel comfortable discussing them or know what support is available. \nBy becoming a Workplace Carer Champion\, you can help colleagues feel recognised\, understood and supported\, while encouraging positive changes in your workplace. \nThanks to funding from Leonardo Carer Support\, eligible employers in Dorset and BCP can access this training free of charge. \nHow to book or find out more \nTo find out more about the training\, check eligibility or ask how to book your place\, contact Leonardo Carer Support. \nPhone: 01202 698325 \nEmail: 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
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