Research at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is being conducted into the experiences of carers looking after a family member of friend, supporting someone with swallowing difficulties and dementia to drink well. This research project is being overseen the School of Health Sciences at UEA. They are recruiting participants to share your views and […]
Read more...Cambridge University Hospitals – Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie Hospitals – are supporting carers with their carers’ passport scheme. Carers who look after a family member or friend, may wish to continue some or all of their caring duties while the person they care for is in hospital. This could include visiting them to assist at […]
Read more...Lydia Parsons explains why she makes a difference as a care worker with Caring Together and why she loves her job, “Every time he sees me he’s got this big smile.” Watch her talk about her role here. You can find out more about our latest care worker vacancies by going to: https://www.caringtogether.org/about-us/join-our-team/vacancies
Read more...Carers Trust Norfolk has been given a cash boost of £1,839 from North Norfolk Beach Runners following their annual Chase the Train sponsored run on the footpath next to Bure Valley Railway. The 8.9 mile race took place in May alongside Norfolk’s narrow gauge steam railway from Aylsham to Wroxham and the proceeds will be […]
Read more...The Young Carer Team have launched their year long Intergenerational project, which encourages young carers to buddy with an elderly person. The Intergenerational Project promotes friendships though voluntary work within local care homes. This exciting venture is up and running in three care homes in Huntingdon, St Ives and Ramsey. We are delighted to be […]
Read more...Cambridgeshire County Council will be re-commissioning its contract for Home Care Support in Cambridgeshire in 2017. Ahead of this the Council is holding two meetings in October 2016, in Huntingdon and in Cambridge, to hear people’s views about home care services (also known as domiciliary care). The Council would like to hear especially from people […]
Read more...Have you seen our editorial and advert on pages 48 & 49 of the Autumn edition of Simply Huntingdon? Find out about our current care staff vacancies.
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