Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (Charities & Community Groups)

Who we areBusiness in the Community is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together, supported by His Majesty The King for over 40 years. We inspire, engage and challenge purposeful leaders to take practical action to mobilise their collective strength as a force for good in society by:Working fairer– to help everyone reach their full potential.Working greener– to accelerate climate action.Working together– to continually improve business and deliver impact at pace and scale.Our visionA fairer and greener world driven by fairer and greener businesses.Our missionWe convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive.

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This webinar is for organisations working with unpaid carers to introduce our new virtual mentoring initiative to support carer's wellbeing.

AudienceThis is a virtual event is open to third sector organisations who work with unpaid carers.BackgroundBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth, have come together to co-create the Let's Care Together programme.Research shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers<a href="https://bitc.sharepoint.com/sites/ConnectionsManagers/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BB6EE4BDE-9F53-4899-A606-B943E7D1B05B%7D&file=230801%20Planned%20webinars%202023-2024.xlsx&action=default&mobileredirect=true" title="https://bitc.sharepoint.com/sites/ConnectionsManagers/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BB6EE4BDE-9F53-4899-A606-B943E7D1B05B%7D&file=230801%20Planned%20webinars%202023-2024.xlsx&action=default&mobileredirect=true" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">,</a> and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical, Mental, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family, community groups and wider support, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence.Our volunteer mentors will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following, depending on their preference: ​<ul><li>Increasing connection to their local community, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​</li><li>Supporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​</li><li>Access to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​</li><li>Being a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​</li></ul> <h4>About this event</h4>Join this online session to learn more about how your beneficiaries, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme.In this webinar you will learn how our Let's Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing, through pairing them with an online mentor.SpeakersUsha Manojkanth - BITC Programme ManagerSimon Walters - BITC Programme ManagerMichelle Brannen - BITC Programme Manager <h3>Booking, contact details and further information</h3><ul><li>Email care@bitc.org.uk, for any further questions.</li><li>Joining instructions will be sent before the event.</li></ul>About Business in the CommunityBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. *<a href="https://www.carersuk.org/press-releases/unpaid-carers-continue-to-suffer-poorer-health-with-some-groups-adversely-affected/" title="https://www.carersuk.org/press-releases/unpaid-carers-continue-to-suffer-poorer-health-with-some-groups-adversely-affected/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Carers UK 2022 - Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected</a>.

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