Research with the University of Strathclyde is being carried out into the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on parents/ carers of adults with Autism. They are asking for parents to share their views.   To get involved, contact [email protected] 

Norfolk County Council has launched a digital resource for carers (DRC) platform. The platform is here to help you. The digital resource for carers (DRC) combines Carers UK’s digital products and online resources with local information to give carers in Norfolk a comprehensive support resource. Visit carersdigital.org and use the unique access code to create […]

M2M Community Solicitors LLP have confirmed the details of their next series of talks throughout July and August. Everyone is welcome to join these talks with 98 places available for each – and some of these can be relevant for you if you are looking after a family member or friend. The details of these […]

Age UK Norfolk are pleased to announce that their ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ form completion service has now resumed. This free service is county wide and for anyone over the age of 50 who wishes to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney with 2 attorneys. Forms will be completed via a home visit or […]

Growing up with a brother or sister who has a disability can be a complicated and challenging experience – you are not alone. The charity Sibs exists to support people who grow up with, or have grown up with a brother or sister who has a diability. It is a UK charity representing the needs […]

Providing breaks for carers so they can get time away from their caring role is essential. And this is definitely the case with young carers who otherwise may miss out on many of the experiences other children may take for granted. Half term saw us holding a fantastic range of young carer activities, including a […]

Burwell Surgery has been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Health, for their work with Burwell carers and in recognition of their work to identify and support carers. Dr Andrew Wills, Senior Partner at Burwell Surgery, said: “Applying for the Carer Friendly Tick Award was to recognise not only the support we offer […]

Dr Mark Walker, a General Practitioner in Sheffield in conducting a research project is sponsored by Cardiff University. As part of the research project, he would like to speak with people who have an advanced or life limiting illness and possibly one of their family members or carers, who have sought care to manage symptoms […]

At Caring Together we offer a range of activities for young carers and young adult carers. These include sessions where you can socialise and get to know other carers who are your age, have some fun, develop new skills and make contributions to ‘carer voice’ work – your chance to raise awareness of carers and […]

At Caring Together we offer a range of activities for adult carers. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic we have carried on giving carers a range of ways to meet together and ensure that they are able to stay in contact with people in ways that work for them. As well as digital group meetings we also […]