🌟 We’re Hiring – Join Our Team 🌟

by J | Jun 11, 2026 | News

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re currently recruiting for a Key Worker role in Gloucestershire and would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support unpaid carers, helping them access the information, guidance, and services they need. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and want a role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect fit.

💼 Role: Key Worker

📍 Location: Gloucestershire

Find out more and apply here:

👉 https://peopleplus.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4222564?cid=1768&s=False&t=Key-Worker&l=Gloucestershire

Please share with anyone who might be interested in joining a team dedicated to supporting carers and making a real impact every day 💙

Carers Week 2026

by J | May 20, 2026 | News

Carers Week 2026: Building Carer Friendly Communities

Carers Week 2026 is from 8^th – 14^th June 2026, raising awareness of the vital role unpaid carers play in our communities.

Carers Week is an annual UK wide campaign that raises awareness of caring, highlights the challenges unpaid carers face, and celebrates the enormous contribution they make to families and communities. It also helps people who may not recognise themselves as carers to identify their role and access much needed support.

This Year’s Theme: Building Carer Friendly Communities

The 2026 theme, “Building Carer Friendly Communities,” focuses on creating places where carers are recognised, valued, and supported in everyday life.

Carer friendly communities can include workplaces, healthcare settings, schools, local services, and neighbourhoods that actively identify carers and respond to their needs, with the aim of reducing isolation. The campaign encourages individuals, organisations and communities to work together to improve understanding, increase visibility, and provide practical support.

Across the UK, around 5.8 million unpaid carers provide essential support to people who are ill, disabled or older. Their contribution is enormous, estimated to be worth around £184 billion a year, underlining just how essential carers are to society.

However, many carers face challenges including impacts on their health, finances, and employment, with over half reporting feeling overwhelmed. Carers Week is an opportunity to recognise these pressures and take action to ensure carers receive the support they deserve.

Join Us: Carers Cuppa & Cake in the Community

As part of Carers Week 2026, we are delighted to invite carers across Gloucestershire to join our Carers Cuppa & Cake in the Community events.

These relaxed outdoor gatherings are designed to bring carers together in a friendly, informal setting offering space to connect with others, unwind, and take a well-earned break.

☕ What to expect:

• A welcoming, informal environment
• Opportunities to meet and chat with other carers
• Time outdoors to relax and recharge
• Cake provided, just bring your own cuppa, something to sit on and a picnic if you’d like

Whether you can stay for ten minutes or the full session, you are very welcome.

📍 Dates & Locations

• Friday 5 June 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  Queen Victoria Gardens, Moreton‑in‑Marsh
• Monday 8 June 2026 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
  Pitville Park, Cheltenham
• Tuesday 9 June 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley
• Wednesday 10 June 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  Scarlet House, Cainscross, Stroud
• Thursday 11 June 2026 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
  The Farmers Club, Gloucester
• Friday 12 June 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
  Vineyards car park, Gander Lane,Tewkesbury,
• Monday 15 June 2026 | 11:30am – 1:30pm
  Abbey Grounds Park, Cirencester

👉 Booking:
Please book your place here: Carers Week 2026 – Carers Cuppa and Cake in the Community (online form)

Additional Carers Week Events

Alongside our community picnics, you can also find us at:

• Tuesday 9^th  June 2026
  📍 Gloucester Royal Hospital Atrium
  ⏰ 9:30am – 12:00 noon
• Big Health Day – Thursday 11^th  June 2026
  📍 Plock Court, Gloucester
  ⏰ 9:30am – 2:00pm

Online Information and Activity Sessions in Carers week 2026

As part of our Carers Week programme, we’re also hosting two helpful online sessions in partnership with The Care Advice Line:

🧾 Carer Awareness Session

Wednesday 10^th  June 2026, 11:00am – 12:00 noon on Zoom
Join us and the Care Advice Line for an introductory session on issues for Carers such as benefits, legal issues and care funding.

💷 Care Funding Session

Thursday 11 June 2026 10:00am – 11:00am on Zoom
Join us and the Care Advice Line for a session outlining care funding. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following the session.

Shibashi Qigong with Warren

Friday 12th June – 10.30am – 11.30am

Warren joins us for Carers Week to bring you a special Shibashi Qigong session. Shibashi Qigong is a popular, gentle, and flowing set of 18 exercises (Shibashi translates to “18 movements”) designed to balance body, mind, and energy (Qi).

Get Involved

Carers Week is all about coming together whether that’s attending an event, sharing your story, or simply taking time to recognise the carers in your life.

By building more carer friendly communities, we can ensure carers feel seen, supported, and valued not just during Carers Week, but all year round.

Be Connected June 2026

by J | May 20, 2026 | News

Welcome to Our June ‘Be Connected’ Programme

We’re pleased to share our June 2026 ‘Be Connected’ programme, created especially for unpaid carers across Gloucestershire. With Carers Week taking place from 8–14 June, this is a particularly special month to come together, raise awareness, and celebrate the vital role carers play in our communities.

Whether you’d like to attend with the person you care for or take some time out just for yourself, there’s a great range of activities to explore.

Our June programme features a variety of in‑person and online sessions, including creative activities, wellbeing sessions, and relaxed social opportunities. With a focus on connection, support, and taking time for yourself, it’s a great chance to meet others, try something new, and take a well deserved break as we move into the summer months.

📅 How to Book
You can view the Be Connected programme by clicking here

May Be Connected

by J | Apr 27, 2026 | News

Welcome to Our May ‘Be Connected’ Programme

We’re delighted to share our May 2026 activities and sessions created especially for unpaid carers across Gloucestershire. Whether you’d like to bring along the person you care for or enjoy some time just for yourself, there’s a wonderful range of options to choose from this month.

Our May programme offers a mix of in‑person and online sessions, including creative activities, wellbeing sessions, and relaxed social meet‑ups. It’s a great chance to connect with others, try something new, and take a well‑earned moment for yourself as we move into the warmer months.

📅 How to Book
You can view the Be Connected programme by clicking here

Spring Newsletter 2026

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