Carers Rights Day 2025 will take place on Thursday, 20 November, spotlighting the critical need for the UK's millions of unpaid carers to “Know Your Rights, Use Your Rights”. Check out our blog to find out more information about our Carer Support Group thebrightwell.org.uk/post/carers-ri…

🎉 A fantastic moment from Saturday’s Great British Care Awards! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that The Care Workers’ Charity was highly commended in the Co-Production Award category at this year’s ceremony.

🚨 Between April and September, we have received over 2,700 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payments scams. ✅These payments are made automatically, you don't need to do anything. If you receive any text messages about Winter Fuel Payments, it's a scam. ℹ️ Report

Check out our November newsletter! This month’s edition is packed full of news, events and updates. Check out some great articles, health tips, photos and much more! Enjoy! thebrightwell.org.uk/post/check-out…

Last Saturday, 29 November, we held our 2025 Christmas Market and it was a tremendous success! The car park was full, and as visitors approached, they were greeted by the festive sounds. Check out our blog for more details and some lovely photos… thebrightwell.org.uk/post/best-ever…

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

We are delighted to share The Brightwell’s strategic plan for the next five years. This document reflects months of dedicated work by our Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. Please see our blog or the link from the footer of our website to download. thebrightwell.org.uk/post/the-brigh…

Come and talk to your community safety team at Fountain Square, Staple Hill High Street about enjoying nights out safely this Christmas. Officers will be joined by police from 9.30am to 11.30am on Tuesday 16 December with advice on ways to look after yourself and the people

We are absolutely delighted to announce Cat The Vet - Dr. Cat Henstridge BVSc MRCVS has kindly agreed to join the fabulous team of Ambassadors to the NFRSA. Cat is not only an experienced small animal vet, caring for the pets in her local community, she is also a well-known

𝙒𝒆𝙡𝒄𝙤𝒎𝙞𝒏𝙜 𝙍𝑷𝘿 𝙍𝒆𝙣𝒐 𝒕𝙤 𝙩𝒉𝙚 𝙉𝑭𝙍𝑺𝘼 𝙛𝒂𝙢𝒊𝙡𝒚. Reno served with GMP Tactical Dog Unit and Greater Manchester Police This handsome boy licensed on the 5th December 2019 and worked exactly 6 yrs - retiring on the 5th December this year. Reno, a large 50kg dog, with as large a

When terrible things happen it can be easy to believe the world is terrible; it's important to remember that there is far more good than evil. While there are a small number of people who commit horrific acts, there are many more people who will save others from them. 43 year

Good morning from the Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery.

🕎 Happy Hanukkah! As the festival of lights begins, we celebrate the dedication and resilience of care workers, who bring warmth and hope to so many. #Hanukkah #LightAndHope

2025 has been an incredible and memorable year for The Brightwell! This year, we proudly celebrated our 40th anniversary. It is amazing to think how far we have come since the original Centre opened in Nailsea in 1985 Please take a few minutes to read... thebrightwell.org.uk/post/2025-what…

🎄 Planning a festive day out with the kids? All children and young people aged 5 to 16 can travel for FREE on buses across the West of England from 20 December to 4 January, with no need for a bus pass or registration. Children under 5 already travel for free. The Kids Go Free

Thanks to YTL Developments for a 134kg food donation. They're developing Bristol's new Brabazon neighbourhood near us in Filton.

We are appealing for the public's help to locate Emma Ogden, who is wanted for failing to appear in court. She has links to South Bristol and Bath. If you know where Ogden is, please call us immediately and quote reference 5225329047 to the call handler.