Pauline Lutman attended an end of year event with 14 representatives from Co-operative branches in and around Cambridge.  Collectively the 14 Co-operative branches raised £19,000 which goes towards the £5m raised by The Co-operative for Carers Trust, their national Charity of the Year. The money raised will support young adult carers aged 14-25 years through a […]

Do you look after, or give any help or support to a family member (e.g. a child, parent, brother, sister), friend, neighbour or other person because they could not manage without this help? The person you help could be elderly, disabled, have physical or mental health problems, or other issues. This is the chance to […]

NHS England is giving individuals, carers, professionals and organisations the opportunity to have their say on the accessibility of health and social care information via three online surveys. The feedback received will be used to develop an Information Standard for Accessible Information – a guidebook of requirements and recommendations for all providers of NHS and […]

In the recent Carers Trust Primary Care Bulletin there is an article about Carers Trust Cambridgeshire’s Angela Whitehead. Read about Angela’s job and why it doesn’t stop when she heads for home!

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In 2013, members of St Ives Golf Club under the captaincy of Adrian Cook, raised over £4,000 for Young Carers in Huntingdonshire and Fenland. A cheque presentation was made on New Years day by the outgoing captain Adrian to a representative from Carers Trust Cambridgeshire. Young Carers were highlighted in the summer at the golf […]

Find out about the joint working between Carers Trust and Carers UK. Read about Carers Trust and Carers UK working together

Congratulations to Pauline Lutman We are delighted that Pauline Lutman was awarded the September ‘Ambassador of the Month’ for the Eastern Region by Carers Trust in relation to the Co-operative Charity of the Year. Pauline was given the award for her outstanding commitment and enthusiasm this year, having built some incredibly strong local relationships which […]

We launched our new organisation’s name at a meeting in Huntingdon on Friday 20 September 2013. Our high profile speakers included: Dame Philippa Russell – Chair of Standing Commission on Carers [View presentation] Adrian Loades – Executive Director of Children and Young People’s Services and Adult Social Care, Cambridgeshire County Council [View presentation] Dr Moira Fraser – […]

Carers Relief Fund Carers in contact with a Carers Trust Network Partner can apply for a grant of up to £400 to support the purchase of essential household equipment that will have a long term impact on the carer’s quality of life. Please speak to your Carer Support Worker if you think you are eligible […]