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Caring Roadshows...... Create one in your neighbourhood
Caring Roadshows were started and developed by Trevor Clower in Nottingham in 2013.
They are marketplace style events bringing together carers, patients and local support organisations.
To see a Caring Roadshow in action here is a video of the first show outside of Nottinghamshire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG_pjR0iyWc&list=PL1nu0OnmOqiOhNilZ6KoFNUztVsAkGbxK&index=4&t=10s
We are happy to share our processes should you want to create a roadshow in your neighbourhood. Please ask us using the contact form below.
Trevor was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2025 for his services to unpaid carers in Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Stallholders: please register with Nottinghamshire Carers Association to receive information about upcoming shows by using this link https://rb.gy/3jd695
Contents on this page:
- Trevor’s video message
- News updates
- Caring Roadshows…What we do
- Create a Caring Roadshow in your area.
- Who are The Caring Roadshows for?
- Scrolling images of past Caring Roadshows
- Contact Form
- Volunteers: Bryan Gray and Eddie Gray
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NEWS UPDATE:
NOV 2026
Eighteen shows have been completed this year. One outdoor show was cancelled due to a weather event.
The final show of the year is in Stapleford on Friday Dec 4th at The Chaya Project.
JULY 2026
This years shows are well under way. We were delighted to have a special guest at a recent show being The Lord Mayor of Nottingham.
We also received lovely testimonial from Trent Dementia.
Thank you to all our stallholders and of course the carers and their families for supporting the shows by visiting, asking questions and engaging with the stallholders to find out more about the local support. Remember the shows are free to visit, free for stallholders and all advice provided and signposting on the day is free.
MARCH 2026
Another venue added to the 2026 Carers Roadshows.
Castle House, Newark NG24 1BY on Wednesday Oct 28th.
MARCH 2026
The 2026 Nottinghamshire Carers Roadshow dates and venues have been announced.
Please follow this link for more information https://nottinghamshirecarers.co.uk/carers-roadshows-nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Carers Association are partnering us again this year, details of the shows can also be seen on NHS Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust site https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/services/msk-together-partnership/self-care/carers-roadshows-2026-local-support-for-carers-in-your-community/
FEBRUARY 2026
Trevor was honoured to receive an award from Discovering Ashfield for ‘championing unpaid carers’. Ashfield District Council have been very supportive over the years. Bryan and Trevor attended the awards event at Kirkby Leisure. Thank you to who ever nominated Trevor and the Caring Roadshows.
JUNE 2025
AMAZING NEWS
Trevor, has been awarded The British Empire Medal for services to unpaid carers in Nottinghamshire. The Caring Roadshows being a major part of these services.
In addition to letters of congratulations from people and organisations Trevor has worked with he has also received letters from HRH Princess Royal, The Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham and the East Midlands Mayor.
Upon receiving the notification of the B.E.M. Trevor said ”The shows could never have happened without the massive support, drive and teamwork I have had the privilege to receive over the last 12 years from stallholders, volunteers, suppliers, various councils, NHS and media. (I hope I have not missed anyone). This support has and continues to make a positive difference to people’s lives…”
Trevor says ‘A VERY BIG THANK YOU to all involved with The Caring Roadshows over the years.This award really belongs to all of us, words cannot really express my gratitude’.
P.S. If you know of anyone who is interested in setting up their own Caring Roadshows please pass on our details. We are happy to help.
Caring Roadshows.... what we do
Since 2013, Caring Roadshows have taken place across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, with over 120 different organisations sharing information with over 35,000 visitors.
During this time we have supported others to run Caring Roadshows in Nottinghamshire as well as other regions, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
These roadshows have proven to be a lifeline for many carers and their families, offering them not only practical assistance but also a sense of community and belonging. The success stories are numerous, with countless carers finding the help they needed, whether it was through accessing new services, gaining valuable information, or simply connecting with others in similar situations.
Beyond the benefit to carers, the Roadshows have fostered a stronger, more collaborative network among the organisations themselves, encouraging them to work together more effectively to address the multifaceted needs of carers.
Furthermore, the data collected from these events has provided invaluable insights into the challenges and needs of carers, informing policy decisions and leading to improved services across the board.
As we look to the future, the Caring Roadshows continue to evolve, embracing new technologies and expanding their reach to ensure that even more carers can benefit from this vital resource. The commitment to supporting carers remains as strong as ever, with ongoing efforts to adapt and respond to the changing landscape of health, social care, and mental health support.
Trevor Clower
Founder
NHS Peer Leader
Create a Caring roadshow in your area.
Caring Roadshows were held outside Nottinghamshire for the first time in 2023. They were in Barnsley, Sheffield and Leeds.
They showcase health and caring services to carers, patients and families in the local area.
In addition to being a marketplace to connect services and people, the shows generate conversations which highlight the real issues facing carers and patients. This information can be fed back to the planners of future services to create a genuine ‘Street to Strategy’ ethos.
To create a Caring Roadshow in your neighbourhood please contact us. We are happy to help and support you.
Who are Caring Roadshows For?
For carers, patients, family and friends who need information about local support organisations
Caring Roadshows are for people who want to obtain information about the range of support services available locally, enabling them the opportunity to make informed choices about the kind of planning, care and support they require. For example, someone needing social interaction with a support group. Alternatively they may need signposting to a charity, home care provider, NHS etc. Each show has up to 20 stallholders offering a range of support and signposting and are FREE to attend between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For Carers PLANNING FOR FUTURE LIFE EVENTS
If you need to plan for your loved ones financial future we have professionally qualified stallholders who can provide information about Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. In addition we also have a qualified FCA advisor who can discuss Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Whole of Life Insurance as well as Family Income Benefit and Protection Insurance. Should anyone want to arrange any of the above then a confidential appointment with the qualified stallholder will need to be arranged. This appointment can be booked at the show.
For Organisations providing care and support
We welcome staff from organisation providing care and support. They can either apply for a stall to showcase their services or they can visit shows to find out what services are available locally for their patients and clients. Feedback from previous shows where visitors working in care such as social workers, carer champions, G.P’s, PCN link workers, general practices nurses, hospital discharge teams and other health care professional have found the shows a valuable local resource.
Want to set up your own Caring Roadshow?
Whether you are an individual or an organisation located elswhere in the country I can help and show you how to set up both a virtual show and live face to face shows. You maybe part of Integrated Commissioning (Local Government, NHS), a Charity, Support Group, Football Club Foundation, Healthwatch etc. Just contact me by email from the contact page. Here to help, Trevor.
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