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Carers Wales Track the Act 8 – 2025/2026
As we come to the end of the financial year, Carers Wales have launched their annual Track the Act survey for unpaid carers' experiences over the last year since last April 2025.
Caring for Me and You (Course for Unpaid Carers)
This is a 6-week course consisting of one 2.5-hour session each week. It helps adults who care for someone with a long-term health condition to maintain and improve their quality of life through self-management.
Carers Wales Me Time Sessions
Have you taken a career break to care for someone? Thinking about returning to work?
Council Tax Discounts
People in the following groups do not count towards the number of adults resident in a dwelling, the resulting discount can be 25%, 50% or a full exemption depending on the mix of occupants and what discounts are applicable:
Cymru Together: Join us at the Senedd on Earth Day Weds 22nd April
Sign up to attend the event.
Help improve access to dental, eye care and pharmacy services for families in Wales
Health and Care Research Wales is inviting:
Parents and carers of children aged seven and under, particularly those who are less often heard or face barriers to care
Professionals working in dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, health visiting services and the voluntary sector
Survey closes on the 23rd March, click here to complete
Welsh Unpaid Carers Hustings
You are invited to the Welsh Unpaid Carers Hastings
Date - Wednesday April 15th
Time - 7pm to 9pm
Location - Online via Zoom
New Event: Strengthening community cohesion in Wales
How can the next Welsh Government strengthen communities to build a more cohesive Wales?
Webinar: Wednesday 25th March 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Help Us Track the Act! Unpaid Carer Survey
Does the law support you as an unpaid carer?
Tell Carers Wales by completing the Track the Act survey here
Adferiad – Unpaid Carer Group
The next Meeting will be held on 18th March 2026 between 11am to 1pm, at Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol Y Llongau, Barry CF63 4AT.
Vale Unpaid Carers Hub
We will be providing information and advice relating to unpaid carers from 18 to 27 March 2026 in both Penarth and Barry.
Bereavement Feedback Questionnaire
We are reaching out to you regarding the Bereavement Feedback Questionnaire developed by the Bereavement Support Service, within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Help Revitalise Llantwit Major - One Week Town Boost
Running from 17–21 March 2026, this initiative will bring residents of all ages together to refresh a public space, strengthen community pride, and re‑imagine what Llantwit Major can become.
Energy Saving Advise for Unpaid Carers
Carers Trust has teamed up with Energy Saving Trust to produce energy saving advice specifically for unpaid carers via interactive online modules.
Carers can sign up by using this link https://carers.org/energyadvice.
There is also a Welsh language version at https://energysavingtrust.reach360.com/register/7bd8fe13-4425-40c
The Index Newsletter
The Index for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs has published its Winter Edition Newsletter
Your Next Chapter: CV & Interview Skills Workshop
Thursday 2 April 2026 | 12:30–1:30pm | Online (MS Teams) Have you taken a career break to care for someone? Thinking about returning to work?
Unpaid Carer Information and Support Services – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Information and Support Centres
Our centres provide information, support and signposting for patients, carers, visitors and staff on a wide range of health issues including:
Moss Rose Cottage Unpaid Carers Open Day 17 March 2026
That’s why we’re opening our doors and would love to invite you to join us at our Open Day.
When - 11AM - 2PM
Where - Moss Rose Cottage Rumney, CF3 3EB
Register your interest by Monday 2 March
Carers Support Fund Programme
Who can apply?
Organisations who support unpaid carers based in Wales or working in Wales.
Funding details:
Total available: approximately £1.5m
Minimum grant: £20,000
Deadline: 10am, 23 March 2026