Members of Norfolk Young Carers Forum were recognised as part of this year’s Royal Norfolk Show. The theme for this year’s Royal Norfolk Show was Young Achievers. And the Young Diamonds tribute was held to say thank you to all those young people who do so much for our communities and good causes and to […]

We’re delighted to announce Peterborough Libraries have been presented with the Carer Friendly Tick Award in recognition of their work to identify and support unpaid carers. With libraries playing a role in the hearts of many communities it is very welcome that Peterborough Libraries have joined Cambridgeshire Libraries in holding the award. All 10 libraries […]

Are you an unpaid carer in Peterborough? Peterborough City Council are asking for your feedback on the services available to carers to help them help them improve services and shape what support may look like in the future. You can click here to see the Peterborough Unpaid Carers Service Survey. The survey is open until 1 […]

Congratulations to all the organisations who have recently achieved our Carer Friendly Tick Award – recognising the work they are doing to identify and support unpaid carers. Three-in-four people who are, or have been, looking after someone don’t recognise themselves as a carer. This is why it is so valuable to have more and more […]

The role of unpaid carers needs to be given much more recognition, and carers should be given more support. The State of Caring survey is an important way for you, as a carer, to have your say on issues that affect you. What is said is then used by Carers UK and others to campaign […]

If you are supporting a family member living with dementia you may find yourself experiencing worries or distress. Research is being done into whether online support is helpful in improving your psychological wellbeing. And you can sign up to see if this support is beneficial to you. The research being done by the University of […]

For those of us looking after someone, our phonelines may not just be used for phone calls – we may have devices that help with supporting the person we care for, such as a fall monitor, lifeline or personal alarm. Changes are being made to how phone lines work – and being ready for the […]

We are asking GP surgeries to help unpaid carers get the essential support they need. Carers Week from 10-16 June will raise awareness of unpaid carers. The national campaign aims to ensure more people realise they are a carer, and help them get support. Across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 70,000 people care for a family member or […]

People are being asked to give their views on new NHS Constitution as part of a 10 year review. And for those of us who are looking after someone, this is an important opportunity to have our voices heard as subjects including unpaid carers being involved in decisions that are being are part of what […]

We are joining with Carers UK, Carers Trust, MPs and others in calling for Carers Allowance to be completely overhauled. And you can add your voice to those saying the outdated and inadequate approach to the benefit must change. Whatever happens in the General Election this summer we will continue join with other carer organisations […]