Virtual balloon racing festive fun was had on Christmas Day, in aid of supporting carers looking after a family member or friend. With each balloon sold, we have raised over £700. This will go towards supporting carers looking after a family member or friend in communities across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. This means that we […]
Read more...We are grateful to all of those who generously donated to our 2020 hamper appeal which went towards giving a Christmas hamper and other seasonal foods and goodies to young carers and their families. Working in partnership with Maxine Lester Lettings and Property Management, who pledged to match any donations made to the campaign and […]
Read more...There are a range of activities and events on the way for carers. See details below including how you can sign up to get involved. Help to reduce stress if you look after someone with dementia In January, Don’t Tone Alone will be running their next set of Mindfulness and Enerchi courses for carers supporting […]
Read more...At Caring Together we are working to ensure that all carers looking after a family member or friend are able to get the support that they need and are entitled to. We know that there are some communities where carers are less likely to know about or access support. As part of our on-going work with […]
Read more...Are you a carer after some self-care, to keep fit and relax? Don’t Tone Alone CIC are providing a free online exercise class for carers on Wednesday evenings. This will be a stretch and relaxation class based on the feedback carers have provided. It is felt that this will be the perfect compliment to any […]
Read more...We are teaming up with local business, Maxine Lester Lettings and Property Management, with an appeal to help people looking after family members this Christmas. You can get involved and make a difference. We are asking people to donate £25 towards hampers, and other seasonal food and goodies that will be given to young carers […]
Read more...Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust are asking for parents and carers to join in the conversation in understanding what health issues are important to them during this COVID-19 pandemic? The trust run online parent/carer working together groups every 8 weeks and, if you look after a family member or friend, would like you to join […]
Read more...A new initiative, Think Delirium, has been launched by AgeSpace.org to raise awareness and provide information on delirium. Delirium is state of mental confusion and a condition which can often be confused with signs of dementia, and can be missed by families and care professionals. The condition can be caused by other health conditions including urinary […]
Read more...This year’s Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 26 November. It is an important opportunity to make more carers aware of their rights, help them know how to get the support available to them, and to raise awareness of the needs of carers. Caring Together, a charity that supports carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk […]
Read more...If you look after a family member or friend in the Cambridgeshire or Peterborough area there is support available for you. Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council commission a range of services for carers. For Carers Rights Day, which is on Thursday 26 November, they have produced a video hosted by Helen Duncan. In […]
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