Bridgit Care | Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” | Activity https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/ Activity feed for the group, Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together”. Sun, 24 May 2026 19:05:38 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 bdee5431c5c596a79cf8e250ddc21fb1 Suzanne joined the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/947/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:56:47 +0100 0 62fdea03d7bedcc2775013269daa9832 KevinSp joined the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/945/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:09:39 +0100 0 8397e19dc96931f01fc00ff6858ed388 LauraAllbuary posted an update in the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together”: 50 Years of Carer’s Allowance: Progress or Stagnation? Are w […] https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/931/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:40:28 +0100 50 Years of Carer’s Allowance: Progress or Stagnation? Are we truly valuing carers in the way we say we do?

April marked 50 years of Carer’s Allowance, a milestone worth reflecting on. Introduced in 1976, it was a major step in recognising carers. But while the world has changed, the system hasn’t kept pace.
Today:
• Over 1 million people receive…[Read more]

]]> 3 e79754af448114c04c140c1aeff5f76f PETER SILAH joined the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/930/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:07:54 +0100 0 1eb0781c32ba404a9be8a04dd9c3c60b Naomi Patterson joined the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/894/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:56:02 +0100 0 f88f9f43de3a7852eb606d2a9c0eec7c samh1457 joined the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/880/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:48:48 +0100 0 97914f239ad23aefb47cc0e84d64bd3b ADMIN-south-gloucestershire joined the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/871/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:56:14 +0000 0 defa044f9a0fbb743584032daa82f739 Jack Ford replied to the topic Completing a tender and need advice pls! What are your commissioners priorities? in the forum Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/forum/topic/completing-a-tender-and-need-advice-pls-what-are-your-commissioners-priorities/#post-142250 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:38:42 +0000 From what I’m seeing, there’s a strong focus on outcomes and impact — not just what you’ll deliver, but the difference it will make and how you’ll evidence it.

There’s also a big emphasis on reaching the “right” people, especially hidden or underserved carers, and showing how you’ll reduce barriers to access.

Partnership working keeps com…[Read more]

]]> 0 e9846417faa46fe20fd602f654f9d293 Jack Ford replied to the topic What’s working right now for identifying hidden carers? in the forum Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/forum/topic/whats-working-right-now-for-identifying-hidden-carers-2/#post-142249 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:37:30 +0000 From what’s working in practice, the biggest shift is moving away from waiting for carers to self-identify and instead being proactive. A lot of carers don’t recognise themselves as carers — some take years to realise — so relying on them to come forward just doesn’t work.

Consistently asking the right questions is making a real differenc…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ef21c30046f81073e345678a4a72afb Jack Ford replied to the topic Young Carers and Mobile Phone Ban in Schools in the forum Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/forum/topic/young-carers-and-mobile-phone-ban-in-schools/#post-142248 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:35:47 +0000 From what I’m seeing, there’s a strong focus on measurable outcomes and value for money, but also more emphasis on early intervention and prevention. There seems to be growing interest in how services identify and reach hidden carers, not just those already known.
Partnership working also feels key — showing how you connect with health, educa…[Read more]

]]> 0 1cd96bd428ae7e4da55c9f1194405ee0 Jack Ford replied to the topic Young Carers and Mobile Phone Ban in Schools in the forum Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/forum/topic/young-carers-and-mobile-phone-ban-in-schools/#post-142247 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:34:20 +0000 Young carers and mobile phone bans in schools really highlights how one-size policies can miss real life situations.

For some students, a phone is just a distraction. But for young carers, it can be a way to check in, stay reassured, and be reachable if something happens at home.

Taking that away completely doesn’t just remove a distraction —…[Read more]

]]> 0 693df8a9b57890803625779274c501ac Jack Ford joined the group Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/activity/p/863/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:33:28 +0000 0 be43f1c4ca80410358aa56a1668a7f0d Melanie Smith replied to the topic Young Carers and Mobile Phone Ban in Schools in the forum Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/forum/topic/young-carers-and-mobile-phone-ban-in-schools/#post-142246 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:25:02 +0000 Young carers and mobile phone bans in schools is a really complex one.

On one hand, I understand why schools want fewer distractions and clearer rules. But for young carers, a phone often isn’t about social use — it’s about staying connected to home and being able to respond if something isn’t right.

A blanket ban risks overlooking that reality…[Read more]

]]> 0 684da80a6f14516dd4a490647804c576 Melanie Smith replied to the topic What’s the hardest part of writing a carers contract bid right now? in the forum Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/forum/topic/whats-the-hardest-part-of-writing-a-carers-contract-bid-right-now/#post-142245 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:22:48 +0000 Also, it’s the uncertainty. You can spend weeks pulling together a strong bid, but it’s never fully clear what will land — priorities can shift, criteria can feel open to interpretation, and feedback isn’t always detailed enough to learn from.
There’s also a disconnect at times between what’s asked for on paper and what’s actually needed on the…[Read more]

]]> 0 4c7d1f80907110d50091730f1893c125 Melanie Smith replied to the topic What’s the hardest part of writing a carers contract bid right now? in the forum Carer Innovation Collective: ”Better support for carers, together” https://carers.bridgit.care/groups/carers-collective/forum/topic/whats-the-hardest-part-of-writing-a-carers-contract-bid-right-now/#post-142244 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:21:42 +0000 For me, it’s the level of detail expected with very limited time. You’re trying to evidence everything — impact, partnerships, delivery models — while still running day-to-day services.
It can feel like you’re being asked to produce something incredibly comprehensive without the capacity to step back and do it properly.

Interested to hear how…[Read more]

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