Carers

Unpaid carers urged to claim free flu jab as uptake stands at 31.3 per cent

MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, who says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, but warns the new system may not arrive until 2030/31.

MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, who says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, but warns the new system may not arrive until 2030/31.

Martin Lewis says 'hurrah' to ‘very good news’ ahead of major Budget announcement

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to replace the Carers’ Allowance earnings cliff edge with a taper, in cost-of-living measures ahead of the Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to replace the Carers’ Allowance earnings cliff edge with a taper, in cost-of-living measures ahead of the Budget.

Budget shake-up expected to bring major DWP benefit changes for households

Keith and Sue Andrews

Keith and Sue Andrews

'You're on alert 24/7' : Dementia diagnosis delays hit carers' jobs and finances

Dorset-based charity MYTIME Young Carers is sharing Hope’s story to highlight what GCSE grades cannot show about the responsibilities some teenagers have balanced alongside their education.

Dorset-based charity MYTIME Young Carers is sharing Hope’s story to highlight what GCSE grades cannot show about the responsibilities some teenagers have balanced alongside their education.

Bournemouth pupil says GCSE grades cannot show what young carers carry

Volunteers, businesses, schools and inspirational individuals have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to supporting young carers at the MYTIME Community Hero Awards 2026.

Volunteers, businesses, schools and inspirational individuals have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to supporting young carers at the MYTIME Community Hero Awards 2026.

MYTIME Young Carers

Community heroes honoured for transforming the lives of young carers at ceremony

Dorset Council is encouraging residents to recognise their caring role and find out what help is available following the publication of the Government's new Unpaid Carers Action Plan: Recognise, Refer, Reach.

Dorset Council is encouraging residents to recognise their caring role and find out what help is available following the publication of the Government's new Unpaid Carers Action Plan: Recognise, Refer, Reach.

Thousands of Dorset's hidden carers are being urged to come forward for support

Vikki Slade MP has launched a national campaign calling on the Government to require every school in England to appoint a dedicated Young Carers Champion.

Vikki Slade MP has launched a national campaign calling on the Government to require every school in England to appoint a dedicated Young Carers Champion.

Vikki Slade MP calls for a dedicated champion for young carers in every school

Community First’s 2026 New Forest Young Carers Summer Programme runs from late July to the end of August, offering free activities that give young carers a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.

Community First’s 2026 New Forest Young Carers Summer Programme runs from late July to the end of August, offering free activities that give young carers a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.

Sponsors and supporters help give New Forest young carers a summer to remember

MYTIME Young Carers Event - Equity for Young Carers group

MYTIME Young Carers Event - Equity for Young Carers group

Dorset charity leading landmark project to improve support for young carers

Tom Hayes at Bournemouth Beach

Tom Hayes at Bournemouth Beach

Tom Hayes MP welcomes new Government measures to better recognise unpaid carers

Krista Cartlidge, CEO of MYTIME Young Carers

Krista Cartlidge, CEO of MYTIME Young Carers

Dorset charity launches national project to make support fairer for young carers

Officers from Dorset Council’s Shared Lives team are this week running engagement and activity sessions across six different day centres to show how the scheme can support increased independence.

Officers from Dorset Council’s Shared Lives team are this week running engagement and activity sessions across six different day centres to show how the scheme can support increased independence.

Dorset care scheme offering adults the chance to live more independent lives

Residents at Trinity Manor Care Home, in Sherborne, run by Barchester Healthcare, celebrated National Carers’ Week, which took place from June 8 to June 14

Residents at Trinity Manor Care Home, in Sherborne, run by Barchester Healthcare, celebrated National Carers’ Week, which took place from June 8 to June 14

Dorset care home honours carers as part of National Carers Week

Help & Care have been commissioned by Dorset Council to run the six-month pilot with a focus at Dorset County Hospital to reduce unplanned admissions and readmissions.

Help & Care have been commissioned by Dorset Council to run the six-month pilot with a focus at Dorset County Hospital to reduce unplanned admissions and readmissions.

New hospital discharge carers pilot launched during Carers Week in Dorset

Taking place at Bournemouth University on November 4, the MYTIME Employability Summit: Unlocking Potential will bring together young carers and employers to explore work experience, mentoring, workplace insight and career pathways.

Taking place at Bournemouth University on November 4, the MYTIME Employability Summit: Unlocking Potential will bring together young carers and employers to explore work experience, mentoring, workplace insight and career pathways.

MYTIME Young Carers

Dorset employers invited to help unlock the potential of young carers

A new and improved digital support tool is transforming how unpaid carers in Dorset access help with an updated and enhanced AI‑powered version of the Bridgit platform from Dorset Council.

A new and improved digital support tool is transforming how unpaid carers in Dorset access help with an updated and enhanced AI‑powered version of the Bridgit platform from Dorset Council.

Artificial intelligence

Updated online platform from Dorset Council for carers now features AI support

Lynne White, Dorset Council with Emily Chyzewska,,Help & Care, Tania Broughton, Service Manager, SWAN, (centre) Krista Egan, Dorset Council, Esmeralda Voegele-Downing, from MYTIME Young Carers and Poppy Connell, Service Development Manager, Help & care

Lynne White, Dorset Council with Emily Chyzewska,,Help & Care, Tania Broughton, Service Manager, SWAN, (centre) Krista Egan, Dorset Council, Esmeralda Voegele-Downing, from MYTIME Young Carers and Poppy Connell, Service Development Manager, Help & care

Carers Week shines a light on unpaid Dorset carers’ wellbeing and local support

The evening brought together care workers, people who rely on care and support, commissioners, NHS colleagues and sponsors to celebrate the positive impact of adult social care in Dorset.

The evening brought together care workers, people who rely on care and support, commissioners, NHS colleagues and sponsors to celebrate the positive impact of adult social care in Dorset.

Awards Ceremonies

Care workers and care providers in Dorset honoured at annual awards ceremony

Step by Step fostering team during Foster Care Fortnight in 2025

Step by Step fostering team during Foster Care Fortnight in 2025

Charity highlights 'fostering that gives back' during Foster Care Fortnight

MYTIME Young Carers CEO, Krista Cartlidge and Vikki Slade MP

MYTIME Young Carers CEO, Krista Cartlidge and Vikki Slade MP

MP to bring Bill into Parliament to enshrine support for young carers into law

Jacob Halling receiving his award from Gabby Logan OBE

Jacob Halling receiving his award from Gabby Logan OBE

Awards Ceremonies

Dorset teenager wins Young Fundraiser of the Year award at national awards

$From left to right: Tim Sills MYTIME head of fundraising, Nikki Honer Morebus head of communications, Martina Bates MYTIME volunteer manager and making memories coordinator, Haydan Firth MYTIME fractional head of people and culture.$ $From left to right: Tim Sills MYTIME head of fundraising, Nikki Honer Morebus head of communications, Martina Bates MYTIME volunteer manager and making memories coordinator, Haydan Firth MYTIME fractional head of people and culture.$

Dorset bus company gives young carers chance to attend special events

Lizzie Eden and Steve Duckett with The King at the Windsor Castle reception

Lizzie Eden and Steve Duckett with The King at the Windsor Castle reception

King Charles III

Royal reception at Windsor Castle celebrates Dorset’s carer community

Vikki Slade making her speech in the House of Commons.

Vikki Slade making her speech in the House of Commons.

MYTIME Young Carers

Dorset MP champions the work of young carers charity in Commons debate

Dorset Council helps unpaid carers access support through digital volunteers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus