Niky, one of our care professionals, talks about her role and how she enjoys making a difference to lives of people looking after family members or friends. If you would like to join our friendly team of care professionals, please visit our vacancies page.
Read more...Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know if you use AmazonSmile – where you can shop in just the same way as on Amazon – then Amazon will make a donation money to Caring Together on your eligible purchases if you select us as your chosen charity? All you have to do is: Go […]
Read more...The Spinney Surgery in St Ives has been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Health, in recognition of their continued work to identify and support carers. The panel was particularly impressed by the surgery having the same carers champion for the last five years. This gives carers the reassurance that there is someone […]
Read more...This week the Children’s Commissioner for England published the Voices of England’s Missing Children report. This followed the Attendance Audit which included a survey to all local authorities across the country and a deep-dive into 10 areas. Nearly 500 people, including over 300 children were spoken to. This was to find out more about why […]
Read more...Magdalen Gates Primary School has once again been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Education, in recognition of their continued work to identify and support young carers. Chris Hutchinson, head teacher at Magdalen Gates Primary School said: “Many young carers are not recognised or are ‘hidden’ and may find it difficult to balance […]
Read more...Are you experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges including anxiety and depression? Would you like to take part in a friendly and inclusive programme of arts workshops in Peterborough? Arts and Minds and Evolve, the community counselling charity, invite you to attend an 8-week arts on prescription programme, led by a professional artist and […]
Read more...About Ruby 14-year-old Ruby is a carer for her 16-year-old brother who has autism, this affects his understanding and how he communicates and interacts with the world. When Ruby is not caring for her brother, she enjoys meeting up with friends, going into Norwich and cycling. However, her real passion is listening and singing to […]
Read more...Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, Norfolk and Waveney Children and Young People’s Health services 0-19 years has once again been awarded our Carer Friendly Tick Award (Health), in recognition of their continued work to identify and support young carers. The service said they were very proud to receive the award for a second year running […]
Read more...Disability charity, Scope is offering free energy and water advice to people with a disability, helping them to manage their energy and water needs. The Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled person or households where one or more disabled people live, and those households are in England or Wales. Support with your […]
Read more...The Oasis Ely Cancer Hub offers free support, information and well-being sessions for anyone in Ely and surrounding area who is experiencing cancer. The hubs offers a range of tools to help you nuture a sense of control, keep physically and mentally active and take part in well-being activities. You are welcome to come along […]
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