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From today, carers can earn up to £196 a week and still receive Carer’s Allowance - up from £151.

Andys Man Club (AMC) Bracknell is opening its doors in April with the backing of Bracknell Forest Borough Council. AMC is a nationwide men's suicide prevention charity which is free of charge. Find your nearest group | Andy's Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk)

Mental Health First Aid Training available for Carers Starting in March 2024, a new pilot will see Mental Health First Aid training offered to carers, friends and family members of people accessing Berkshire's Mental Health Services.

We will soon be sending out invites to our next carers lunch event in March. To make sure you receive your invitation to this free event, where you can receive useful information and support as well as meeting other carers, make sure you are signed up to the SIGNAL service.

Bracknell Town Walking FC are a friendly group based at Bracknell Leisure Centre. They aim to provide a fun and safe walking football experience for players of all abilities and fitness levels to enjoy. To find out more you can visit their website: bracknelltownwalkingfc.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3j…

To all the #UnpaidCarers, Carers Trust need YOUR HELP! By filling out their survey it helps them get YOUR voices heard by those that can create change! It only takes 15 minutes, so help be the driving force for more change! bit.ly/3S2EXMH

Calling all unpaid carers in need of a break! We're an award-winning charity offering beautiful hotel breaks to full-time unpaid carers 18+. To sign up and search for your ideal getaway, click here ➡️ caref.re/34ZGLi8

Balancing work with caring is challenging – but flexible working can help. Supported by Barclays LifeSkills, Carers UK’s new “Let’s talk about flexible working” guide carersuk.org/.../let-s-talk…...?

A new Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) scheme at the Civil Service is partnering with Carers Trust gfie.blog.gov.uk/.../all-about-… or get in touch if you want to know more E-mail: GFiE@CabinetOffice.gov.uk

As a Carers Trust Network partner, Bracknell Forest carers can access sources of financial support and help that they provide. Click on the link to find out more. carers.org/grants-and-dis…

The Carers UK State of Caring Survey gathers information on the lives and experience of carers. The 2022 survey is now open. You can complete the survey until it closes on 11 September. carersuk.org/news.../state-…

Details of the next Dementia Voice and Inclusion Partnership event. People living with dementia, their friends, family and carers welcome.

Carers Tips - when making a non-urgent health appointment, for you or the person you support, explain that you are working/caring/parenting and check if some flexibility on the appointment time. Don’t be shy to ask as they won’t know if you don’t tell them your challenges

Our spring newsletter is now available. You can download it from our website: signal4carers.org.uk/images/Februar…

Carers UK have published their State of Caring 2021 report. You can read it here: carersuk.org/.../CUK_State_…

Unpaid carers will be able to access the booster vaccination. If you haven't already let SIGNAL know which GP surgery you are registered with or given us permission to confirm your carer status with them - please get in touch with the office.

Thames Valley Cancer Alliance (TVCA) are looking for a Patient/Carer Representative, to join their Thames Valley Cancer Alliance Executive Board (TVCA EB).thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk/.../patient.../