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My role as a care worker – Lydia

At Caring Together we are extremely proud of the homecare service we offer and the way our staff provide such a valued service to so many families. “Just being there so that a family can have a break, is very important. I would highly recommend this job if you’ve got a good heart, if you […]

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Carer-Friendly Neighbourhood project launched

We are pleased to be working closely with five GP practices within the Cambridge City’s Primary Care Network (PCN) to be delivering the Carer-Friendly Neighbourhood Project. The five GP practices include Arbury Road, Bottisham Medical Practice, East Barnwell Health Centre, Nuffield Road Surgery and York Street Surgery. They are working with us to become more […]

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Free football sessions for young people at Peterborough United Foundation

Are you a parent carer of a child, or parent of a young carer aged 6-16? If you are in the Peterborough area, Peterborough United Foundation are offering free football sessions to children and young people. The sessions running are: PAN Disability Football for 6-16 year olds, 5.30-6.30pm Mondays, Nene Valley Community Centre, Sugar Way, PE2 9RE PL […]

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Share your thoughts on our homecare service

At Caring Together we are really proud of the homecare that we provide. We would like to be able to build our homecare service so that we can support even more carers and their families.  We are asking people, including our customers and staff, to get involved and share their thoughts on what we currently […]

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Taking to the skies for carers

A team of brave fundraisers took the skies on Saturday 12 September to raise money to support carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. The skydive took place at North London Skydiving Centre in Chatteris. The money raised will help us in what we do to support carers – people who look after a family member, partner […]

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Recognising carer friendly organisations

Four more organisations have had their activities to identify and support carers recognised by the awarding of the Carer Friendly Tick. Milton Surgery (pictured) and Willingham Medical Practice, in Cambridgeshire have both achieved their Carer Friendly Tick – Health. In addition, Age Care Advice who work in Peterborough (Carer Friendly Tick  – Communities) and East […]

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Grants available for young adult carers – apply now

We are pleased to offer support grants available of up to £100 to young carers/young adult carers (with priority being given to those aged 16-25), from across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. The Aspirations Fund has been launched with the aim of increasing access to employment, education, training opportunities and helping provide support for mental health. […]

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Comments welcome on Healthwatch’s new easy read report on plans for next five years

People who use health and care services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being invited to read the new easy read report and give their comments. The report spells out its big five issues for 2020-2025 which include mental health and making sure everyone has a say when local services change. Please check the report and […]

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Making a difference to young carers this Christmas

We have been delighted by all of the donations so far to the Christmas giving tree at Harris & Hoole Café in Tesco Huntingdon on Abbots Ripton Road. The giving tree has been kindly set up to collect donated items for our young carers to make their own Christmas hampers this festive season. We are […]

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