Carers & Communities

20/10/2026

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The Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester.

Join us for a spine-tingling evening exploring Worcester’s haunted past on the Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester. Accompanied by a professional actor and guide, you'll be led through the city’s historic streets while hearing fascinating tales of ghosts, mystery, murder, and local legends. This immersive guided walk brings Worcester’s darker history to life and is the perfect way to embrace the Halloween season. The walk starts promptly at 7:30pm from the Elgar Statue in Cathedral Square as the meeting point and finishes at the atmospheric Guildhall Cells at approximately 9:00pm.

Please note that this is a guided walking tour only and no food or refreshments are provided. We therefore recommend that participants eat before arriving.

To book your place visit: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/event-details/the-historic-ghost-walk-of-worcester

14/10/2026

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Carers' Afternoon Tea & Support Drop-In
Take some time for yourself and join us for a relaxed afternoon of support, conversation and companionship on the 22nd October 2026.

To book your place visit: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/event-details/carers-afternoon-tea-support-drop-in

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day : Lived Experiences Heard : Real Voices, Real Change.

Today, we recognise the vital role unpaid carers play every day. Caring for a family member, friend or neighbour can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging, tiring and isolating at times.

This World Mental Health Day, we want to highlight the importance of listening to and valuing the voices of carers. Their lived experiences provide powerful insights that can shape better support, understanding and services. When carers' voices are heard, real change can happen.

If you are an unpaid carer, please remember that your wellbeing matters too. Stay connected, reach out when you need support, and know that you do not have to cope alone. We are here to help.

07/10/2026

Still time to have your say on the Equipment Services. See below for more information 💙💛
Worcestershire County Council

Worcestershire Community Equipment Service Review: Feedback from Unpaid Carers

Worcestershire County Council is currently undertaking a review of the Worcestershire Community Equipment Service (WCES). As part of the review, the County Council would like to hear from unpaid carers who support a family member, friend or neighbour who has received equipment from the service within the last 12 months.

To provide feedback on the Community Equipment Service, just click on the link below to the Worcestershire Community Equipment Service Survey. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

The survey closes on the 16th October 2026.

https://online1.snapsurveys.com/CommunityEquipmentService2026
We know that this is an important topic for carers.If you have not been part of the service for the last 12 months but have any feedback that you would like to share please send to [email protected] and we will be sure to pass it on.

Worcestershire County Council

07/10/2026

Limited Spaces. Book Now!
Carers' Afternoon Tea & Support Drop-In
Take some time for yourself and join us for a relaxed afternoon of support, conversation and companionship on the 22nd October 2026.

To book your place visit: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/event-details/carers-afternoon-tea-support-drop-in

05/10/2026

We recognise that can sometimes be digitally excluded or face barriers for a number of reasons. This survey will help build a clearer picture of digital inclusion across the county.

Worcestershire County Council is excited to announce that the Worcestershire Digital Inclusion Survey is now live, and they'd love your help to spread the word.

Why is it important?

"The survey is a chance for residents across Worcestershire to share their experiences of digital technology, helping us better understand what's working well, where barriers exist, and what support people may need in the future.

Every response will help us build a clearer picture of digital inclusion across the county, so whether you're sharing with service users, volunteers, colleagues, community groups, residents, patients or customers, we'd really appreciate your support."

Blog here: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/post/digital-inclusion-survey

Worcestershire County Council

02/10/2026

Do you care for someone with a learning disability?

Adult Front Door Feedback
We have the Adult Front Door team joining our Rights Support for Carers meeting next Tuesday 6th October to answer questions and hear feedback from carers.
The Adult Front Door is Worcestershire County Council’s first point of contact for adults who need information, advice or support around health, wellbeing and social care. The team can provide advice and guidance, signpost people to other services and, where appropriate, refer people on for further support.
We would really welcome any questions, experiences or feedback you may have about the Adult Front Door that you would like us to raise with the team. You can find more information about the Adult front door on the Worcestershire County Council website.

Carers Strategy Refresh Focus Group

As part of the Rights Support for Carers meeting, we will also be holding a focus group for the Carers Strategy Refresh.
As a carer supporting someone with a learning disability, we would really value your views. The focus group will take place on Tuesday 6th October and you can attend either in person or online via Teams. It will run for approximately one hour at 12.30pm and will provide an opportunity to share your views and experiences to help shape the Carers Strategy Refresh.
If you would like to attend or have any feedback , please email Cassie at [email protected] and we will send you the details.
Find out more about Carer Voice here-

Carer voice enables carers to have their say and make a difference. Our aim is to ensure carers lived experiences inform and influence local strategies.

02/10/2026

The Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester

Join us for a spine-tingling evening exploring Worcester’s haunted past on the Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester.

Accompanied by a professional actor and guide, you'll be led through the city’s historic streets while hearing fascinating tales of ghosts, mystery, murder, and local legends. This immersive guided walk brings Worcester’s darker history to life and is the perfect way to embrace the Halloween season.

The walk starts promptly at 7:30pm from the Elgar Statue in Cathedral Square as the meeting point and finishes at the atmospheric Guildhall Cells at approximately 9:00pm.

Please note that this is a guided walking tour only and no food or refreshments are provided. We therefore recommend that participants eat before arriving.

To book your place visit: https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/event-details/the-historic-ghost-walk-of-worcester

01/10/2026

We are delighted to share that our brand NEW What's On for October has landed!

What's On is our digital newsletter, which now includes a link to our What's On BLOG on our website. The BLOG is full of useful information for unpaid carers across Worcestershire. Find out about the events we have coming up, download a calendar of events for October, read carer related news and learn how carers can use their lived experience to have their say.

Signing up for What's On means you will receive each edition direct to your mailbox.

If you would like to subscribe, get in touch and we will sort out the rest.

Read the What's On BLOG here - What's On October 2026 : https://www.carersandcommunities.org.uk/post/what-s-on-october-2026

30/09/2026

See below for training and learning opportunities also open to
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Join us on our 30th anniversary for exlusive training funded by NHS Business services association
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Whether you're new to care or looking to refresh your knowledge, these flexible online courses are designed to fit around your schedule.

⏰ Sign up by Sunday 28 February 2027 to secure your place and start learning when it suits you.

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