Welcome to Worcestershire Association of Carers

We provide a range of support, information and free events, training and activities for unpaid carers across Worcestershire,
Alongside our Carer Services, we have a vibrant and dedicated Social Prescribing Service covering Redditch. 
                                 We welcome you to explore the website and all we have to offer.                                                                             

What's On

Here you can find out about all of the latest events, activities, training courses - all free for our unpaid carers.

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Author: Jenny Hewitt

Carer News - Financial Support

Carers Financial News Carers Allowance Increase If you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with an illness or disability, you may be eligible for extra money called Carer’s Allowance. It is paid at a rate of £81.90 per week (2024/25).

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Spring 2024 Caring News

Our Spring 2024 edition of Caring News is OUT NOW!

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Author: Nathalie Clarke

Am I a carer?

Do you look after someone who can't manage without your help? Whether 24/7 or just for a few hours a week you may be a carer. Have a look through our online resources or get in touch to see how we can help you.

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News & Stories

  • New Analysis Unpaid Carers

    New analysis looking at the average number of years people are expected to provide unpaid care beyond their current age between 2020 and 2022, and health outcomes for unpaid carers. 'Office for National Statistics' Read more

  • General Election Manifesto

    Ahead of the 2024 General Election, Carers UK has produced a manifesto for carers, calling on all political parties to commit to a new social contract for carers to recognise the enormous contribution millions of people make each day by providing the unpaid care that their families and friends need. Read more

  • What's On

    Here you can find out about all of the latest events, activities, training courses - all free for our unpaid carers. Read more

  • Carer News - Financial Support

    Carers Financial News Carers Allowance Increase If you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with an illness or disability, you may be eligible for extra money called Carer’s Allowance. It is paid at a rate of £81.90 per week (2024/25). Read more

Our Events

  • Creative Writing

    A welcoming online creative writing session - sense of humour advisable, 'this is a great way to unwind, and be yourself for a couple of hours.' Join in as many or as few of the sessions as you wish. Read more

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    Location: Online

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  • Care4Me

    When caring gets tough the first thing to suffer can be the carers own health and wellbeing and many carers really struggle to find the time and energy for their own self-care. We want to make this a little easier so we have brought together our most popular wellbeing sessions into one program and will be launching this in April. Our new Care4Me program is upbeat, and interactive it will bring carers together to explore a wide range of tried and tested self-care approaches. Read more

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    Location: Tibberton Village Hall, Committee Room, Vardroe Way, Tibberton, Droitwich, WR9 7TG (FREE Parking)

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  • Dementia Awareness

    Join us with Dementia expert from AgeUK for an upbeat invigorating session on Dementia Awareness. Read more

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    Location: Online via Zoom and Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4BN

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  • Legal Session with Chris Milne

    What the future holds feels especially challenging at the moment: ‘We don’t know, what we don’t know!’ and Legal matters can be expensive and daunting. Join Solicitor Chris Milne and WAC for all the essentials we'll need including: Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Living Wills, Tax planning and home ownership. Read more

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    Location: Online via Zoom and Worcester, The Office Canteen, Unit 9, Great Western Business Park, McKenzie Way, Worcester, WR4 9GN

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  • Introduction to Old Court Nurseries & The Picton Garden

    Celebrate Spring with this lovely visit to Old Court Nurseries & Picton Garden for a talk, browse around the garden and coffee & cake Read more

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    Location: Old Court Nurseries & Picton Garden, Walwyn Road, Colwall, WR13 6QE

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  • Willow Weaving at Bonterre Small Holding

    Embrace Spring with this lovely Willow Weaving event. Read more