Bridgit

16/03/2026

Nutrition & Hydration Week 2026 🥗💧

Nutrition & Hydration Week is a global campaign that highlights the importance of good nutrition and staying well hydrated for health and wellbeing.

It’s a great reminder to make small, positive changes that support healthier habits — helping people of all ages stay energised, nourished and well.

13/03/2026

Join us at our webinar on Weds 25th March at 12 noon! It would be great to have colleagues from the ADASS network join the discussion and share perspectives.

Topics include:
- Identifying hidden carers earlier
- Real outcomes from recent deployments including prevention and system savings)
- How digital tools and AI coaching are helping carers access support 24/7
- Plus much more!

Link to register: https://zurl.co/ogQW7

11/03/2026

Young Carers Action Day 2026 - 11th March 💚

On 11 March, we recognise Young Carers Action Day — a day to raise awareness of the incredible young people who help care for family members while balancing school, friendships and their own wellbeing.

It’s a chance to celebrate their resilience, highlight the challenges they face, and ensure young carers receive the recognition, understanding and support they deserve.

08/03/2026

International Women’s Day 2026 🌍💜

On 8 March, we celebrate International Women’s Day — a time to recognise the achievements, strength and contributions of women everywhere, while continuing the call for equality, opportunity and respect.

Let’s celebrate progress, support one another and keep working towards a more inclusive and equal world for all women and girls.

06/03/2026

Bridgit and Carers Trust are partners with a shared focus!

We make support easier to access for carers and the services that support them. By combining carer-led insight with practical digital tools, we’re learning what really works on the ground.

We’ll be sharing some of this learning in a webinar on Weds 25th March at 12noon — we’d love you to join us.

Link to register: https://zurl.co/eYYWr

27/02/2026

Carer Council Tax Discount Confusion Could Be Costing People Money

If you are an unpaid carer, you may be paying more Council Tax than you need to. That is because the carer council tax discount is not always explained clearly online. In some areas, the information has even been wrong.

In January 2026, MoneySavingExpert reported that a spot check found at least 69 councils in England and Wales had web pages that incorrectly suggested fewer people qualify for the live-in carer discount than is actually the case.

To read more, visit our blog page at: https://zurl.co/Y2u1i

20/02/2026

17/02/2026

Random Acts of Kindness Day - 17th February 💙

Sometimes it’s the smallest act that makes the biggest impact – something as simple as saying please or thank you can turn a day around and make life seem that much better.

💙 Small acts of kindness improve mood in everyday life
💙 Witnessing kind acts inspires people to pay it forward
💙 Kindness at work is linked to better teams and less burnout

Random Acts of Kindness Day encourages you to get out there and be the light you want to see in the world!

14/02/2026

Valentines Day - 14th February ❤️

St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate love, friendship and admiration.

Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends.

12/02/2026

💙 Children’s Mental Health Week 💙 9th-15th February 2026 💙

Children's Mental Health Week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to children and young people across the UK.

This week-long event aims to promote positive mental health among children and young people, provide resources for parents and educators, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues in children.

05/02/2026

Time to Talk Day 2026 💙

On Thursday 5th February 2026, we mark Time to Talk Day — a chance for all of us to open up about mental health — to talk, to listen, to change lives.

Talking about mental health can feel difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Time to Talk Day encourages open conversations about mental health. It's a chance to break the stigma, help each other, and show that nobody has to struggle alone.