The countdown to Carers Week 2022 is on and we are marking the week (6 – 12 June) with workshops, social events, information sessions, that will appeal to you whether you are a young carer, adult carer, professional or involved in research. And we have an update on what we are planning, and how you […]
Read more...At Caring Together we work to ensure the existing rights of carers are recognised and acted on, and to bring carers rights and support in line with the realities of carers needs. There are currently three important consultations underway: – The Children’s Commissioner for England’s Family Review – The House of Lords Adult Social Care […]
Read more...Carers Week 2022 is on the way from 6 to 12 June. The week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers of all ages face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities. The theme for Carers Week 2022 is ‘Make caring visible, valued and supported’. The […]
Read more...Safe Soulmates and The Real Life Trust invite the person you care for to their free “Best Platinum Jubilee Party’ in Cambridge on Friday 13 May, 7.00pm – 9.30pm. The evening will give the person you care for an opportunity to go along on their own to a fun night out, where they can meet […]
Read more...Betty is a full-time carer to her husband John. In this short film she talks about the challenges she faces on a daily basis, the support she receives from Caring Together and what would make a difference to her caring role.
Read more...Do you know a carer that goes above and beyond to improve the life of an individual or group of people by caring for them on a regular basis? This is your chance to say a huge thank you to them by nominating them for a BBC Radio Cambridgeshire ‘Make A Difference’ Award. Your nomination […]
Read more...Are you caring for a family member or friend and would enjoy getting creative to reduce stress? The WEA in partnership with Cambridgeshire Skills have free adult learning classes that will teach you how to reduce your stress levels in a creative way. The online courses are: “Be less stressed through art” taster and course, […]
Read more...Whatever your role as a carer, we want to hear from you. We want to have carers of all ages, and from all parts of the community involved in our new carer council. The council has been set up to ensure the voice of carers is heard throughout the work of Caring Together. Chair of […]
Read more...Thank you to everyone who has helped carers by donating to our joint Christmas Cheer appeal with Maxine Lester Property Management. Your generosity meant that over £2,000 was raised and 100 gift boxes were sent to carers in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk giving them some welcome Christmas cheer. We would also like to say a […]
Read more...At Caring Together we offer a range of activities for adult carers. Please call 0345 241 0954 or email [email protected], for details on how to join the sessions. You can click here to read more about our carers hubs and see below for details of sessions available. Monday 10 January – 10am – 11.30am – […]
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