by J | Mar 31, 2026 | News
🌼 Welcome to Our Spring Newsletter 2026 🌼
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter packed with updates and resources to support unpaid carers across Gloucestershire. This season brings new opportunities, fresh energy, and plenty of ways to stay connected with the local community and the support available to you.
Inside this Spring edition, you’ll find helpful information on upcoming events and wellbeing tips.
📥 Read the full newsletter here:
Spring Newsletter 2026
Stay Connected
📞 Call us: 0300 111 9000
📧 Email: carers@peopleplus.co.uk
by J | Mar 17, 2026 | News
Welcome to Our April ‘Be Connected’ Programme
We’re excited to share our April 2026 activities and sessions designed especially for unpaid carers across Gloucestershire. Whether you’d like to bring along the person you care for or take a little time just for yourself, we’ve got a lovely mix of options for you this month.
Our April programme includes a variety of in‑person and online sessions – from creative workshops and wellbeing activities to relaxed social meet‑ups. It’s a great opportunity to try something new, connect with others, and enjoy a well‑deserved break as we head further into spring.
📅 How to Book
You can view the Be Connected programme by clicking:
by J | Feb 12, 2026 | News
Welcome to Our March ‘Be Connected’ Programme
We’re delighted to share our March 2026 activities and sessions designed especially for unpaid carers across Gloucestershire. Whether you’d like to bring along the person you care for or take a little time just for yourself, there’s something for everyone this month.
Our March programme features a mix of in‑person and online sessions across the county – from creative workshops and wellbeing activities to relaxed social meet-ups. It’s a great chance to try something new, connect with others, and enjoy a well-deserved break as we move into spring.
📅 How to Book
You can view the Be Connected programme by
Or get in touch with us:
📧 bookings@peopleplus.co.uk
📞 0300 111 9000
If you have ideas or suggestions for future sessions, we’d love to hear from you.
by J | Feb 5, 2026 | News
As unpaid Carers, we’re used to carrying so much practical tasks, emotions, responsibilities, and often the unspoken worries of the person we support. We check medications, appointments, benefits, meals, and moods… but how often do we pause and check in with ourselves, or allow someone else to check in with us?
Time to Talk Day on 5th February is a gentle reminder that conversations about how we’re feeling matter especially for those of us who spend most of our time supporting others. It’s a chance to stop, breathe, and connect.
Yet many Carers worry about opening up.
“I don’t want to burden anyone.”
“What if I get upset?”
“People won’t understand my situation.”
“I don’t even know where to start.”
And beneath those thoughts is another fear:
What if someone asks how I’m doing… and I don’t know the answer?
The truth is, talking doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t need the “right” words. You don’t need a rehearsed script. Sometimes it’s simply saying, “It’s been a lot lately,” or “I think I need a chat.” Conversations, even small ones, can release pressure we didn’t realise we were holding.
As Carers, we often make space for everyone except ourselves. Time to Talk Day encourages us to take back a little of that space. Maybe it’s a cuppa with a friend, a quick message to someone who “gets it,” or a chat with a support worker or volunteer. What matters is connection.
So on 5th February, give yourself permission to pause.
Check in with someone you trust.
Let them check in with you.
Your wellbeing is just as important as the person you care for, today and every day.
Because talking isn’t just helpful.
For Carers, it can be a lifeline.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub are looking for volunteers who can be befrienders if you have a couple of hours a month and would like to volunteer to talk and be a buddy for us please get in touch
by J | Jan 5, 2026 | News
We’re excited to share our Winter Newsletter 2025, packed with updates, resources, and stories to support unpaid carers across Gloucestershire this season.
📥 Read the full newsletter here:
Winter Newsletter 2025
Stay Connected
- Call us: 0300 111 9000
- Email: carers@peopleplus.co.uk
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