Work and learning

A black carer working from home surrounded by computers with a walker in the background

Support if you are working, looking for work or want to learn new skills.

Employment

1 in 7 people in the UK are juggling caring for a friend or relative whilst working, with 1 in 5 leaving their job altogether, due to the strain of their additional caring responsibilities.

Working and caring

A care worker smiles at an older Asian cared-for

Learning and education

Carers have as much right as anyone else to participate in learning and education

Educate yourself

A carer sits next to a tutor taking a course in computing

Volunteering

Volunteering can be very rewarding and bring lots of unexpected benefits.

All about volunteering

A Carers Break Service volunteer plays dominoes with a cared-for man

Speak to someone who can help

CarersLine is a confidential phone and email information and support service for carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire for you to ask questions or talk about any concerns about your caring role.