A research study is being conducted by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) into the wellbeing of carers, who look after a family or friend with Motor Neurone Disease. They are looking to understand what certain family factors may contribute to the carer’s wellbeing, such as family values and personal relationships and potential […]
Read more...Bild have launched two new qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support, with a free places available. These places are for people who care for family members or carers who are employed directly by the person they support. The materials and resources are online and activities can be completed at times that work for the carer, and […]
Read more...Carers UK have launched a new survey for carers to help understand how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of those who are caring for a family member or friend. Carers’ experiences offer vital evidence to understand what support carers need. The survey’s results will be used by Carers UK to influence Government […]
Read more...We are pleased to celebrate everyone who took part in the MyPrudential Ride London Virtual event and the money raised so far with Caring Together to support carers of all ages in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. Bryony and Alex took part to raise money and support carers in your community, representing Caring Together. Both completed […]
Read more...Caring Together is committed to providing and sharing support for carers in the community and we welcome online training available for carers. Promas Online is an online platform providing training and support to help carers deal with the challenges they face. Whether it’s managing stress, finding coping strategies, understanding dementia, caring for yourself or caring […]
Read more...Carers Rights Day takes place on Friday 30th November 2018 and is an annual national awareness campaign, which aims to reach as many of the 6.5 million carers in the UK as possible with information about their rights and the financial and practical help they are entitled to; including benefits, such as Carer’s Allowance, breaks and […]
Read more...After Umbrage visited our Family Carers Hub at Lapwing Appartments, Peterborough on 5 July 2018. After Umbrage offer carers a passport to look after themselves with a free holiday break and in return, they give frank and honest insights into their lives and challenges as carers. Read the full article.
Read more...After Umbrage visited our Family Carers Hub at The Meadows, Cambridge on 22 January 2018 as part of a programme of health and wellbeing events across the county’s hubs. “It struck me that they have more than just caring in common. They all demonstrated compassion – for one another and their loved ones.” Read the […]
Read more...Nominations have opened for the Pride in Our Carers Awards 2018.
Read more...Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk (Carers Trust CPN), the leading charity providing support for carers and those they care for, announced today that it had appointed Miriam Martin to be its next Chief Executive.
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