This January, around 2.4 million people, aged 16 and over, who are registered with a GP practice in England will receive an invitation from NHS England to take part in a GP Patient survey. We know that GP practices have had to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is more important […]
Read more...Carers Trust has launched a survey to find out about the pressures and challenges young carers and young adult carers face. They are especially keen to hear how you have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and what support you need. Your feedback will form part of a report to be published on Young Carers […]
Read more...If you care for a child with a disability or long-term illness, you are being invited to take part in a parent carer wellbeing study. Funded by National Institute for Health Research this study is being carried out by researchers from the University of Exeter, University of Bristol, Cardiff University and the University of Southern […]
Read more...Carers Trust are calling on carers to take part in a survey and have their say on reforms to the social care system and what matters to them. The online survey takes around 15 minutes to complete, and all information is kept anonymous. The information you share in the survey will help improve the support […]
Read more...Do you care for someone who lives in a care home for older adults? Carers Trust – a national charity we are a network partner of – is asking for your help to shape their response to some government proposals on making the coronavirus vaccine mandatory for staff who work in older adult care homes, other […]
Read more...The Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched a children and young people’s survey ‘The Big Ask’ which is designed to find out what young people’s concerns and aspirations about the future are. If you are a young carer or young adult carer, it is important have their voices heard, that’s why this is your chance […]
Read more...Thank you to everyone who told us about their experiences as a young carer or young adult carer as part of our surveys for Young Carers Action Day. Congratulations to Sophie and Jay who won the £50 gift cards. The winner of the £100 Amazon voucher for an organisation was the Benjamin Foundation. They said, “We […]
Read more...Young Carers Action Day (YCAD) is an annual event all about young carers, and now also young adult carers. It was formerly known as Young Carers Awareness Day. Young Carers Action Day is an opportunity to make real changes for young carers and young adult carers. This year’s theme is ‘Protecting young carers’ futures’ – […]
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...Carers are facing significant challenges and changes because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At Caring Together our commitment to carers and the people they look after, whether that is a family member or friend, remains the same. We want to make sure the services offered by us and others are as helpful and beneficial to […]
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