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Carers Week Birmingham Event 2026: Forward Carers x Birmingham Carers Hub
April 16, 2026
Join us in Birmingham this summer to celebrate Carers Week 2026, recognising the incredible contribution of unpaid Carers across our […]
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July 8, 2026
State of Caring survey 2026
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The State of Caring is the UK’s most comprehensive regular research into the lives and experiences of unpaid Carers. It […]
July 7, 2026
Reflecting on Carers Week: Creating Carer Friendly Health Settings Across Birmingham
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Carers Week 2026 was an excellent opportunity to celebrate the incredible work being done by Carers right across Birmingham. As […]
July 1, 2026
Birmingham Carers Hub and Birmingham Young Carers Service: A Year in Review 2025
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Every day, around 100,000 unpaid Carers across Birmingham provide essential support to family members, friends and neighbours. Their care enables people to live independently, […]
June 30, 2026
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Connor Sherry Named Disability Football Coach of the Year
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From captaining Aston Villa’s Ability Counts team as a young player to becoming an award-winning disability football coach, Connor Sherry’s […]
June 30, 2026
We Asked, You Said, We Did: Improving Support for LGBTQ+ Carers
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At Forward Carers, we are committed to ensuring every unpaid Carer feels recognised, respected and able to access support without […]
June 29, 2026
Lexi’s Story: Growing Up as a Young Carer, Navigating Identity and Finding a New Purpose
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When 21-year-old Lexi * looks back on her childhood, she describes herself as a “glass child” – a term often […]
June 2, 2026
Celebrating OSCAR Birmingham: Recognised as a Carer Friendly Employer
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Forward Carers is delighted to recognise OSCAR Birmingham with our Carer Friendly Employer Award, celebrating their commitment to identifying, valuing and […]
May 26, 2026
Forward Carers at Birmingham Pride: Raising Awareness, Celebrating Inclusion
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On Sunday 24th May, Forward Carers were proud to attend Birmingham Pride, raising awareness of unpaid Carers and sharing a […]
May 14, 2026
“A time to think about how I feel”: How BEAM helps Carers reconnect with themselves
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For many unpaid Carers across the United Kingdom, it can be difficult to find time for yourself. Appointments, household responsibilities, […]
