Unpaid carers in Salisbury have received an early delivery from Santa’s helper Helen Dowse this Christmas. Some 127 bags of goodies containing homemade cakes, biscuits, jams and hand crafted gifts have been distributed to nominated carers across Salisbury by volunteers. Nominees include people who care for a family member, relative or friend, and range from young carers to partners of elderly, disabled or people living with dementia or other chronic illnesses. Behind the project to recognise and thank unpaid carers is Salisbury Carers’ Champion Helen Dowse who put out a call for local people to contribute to the goodie bags and to nominate worthy recipients.