The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) have given advice to help people who are blind or partially sighted in coming out of lockdown. As we are coming out of lockdown, some of the more visual safety measures, like social distancing and changes to the environment, are going to continue to be major barriers […]

On Tuesday 20 April, our Girton carers hub held a virtual afternoon tea for our carers. An afternoon tea package was delivered to each carer who was part of the session by Afternoon Tea By the Mrs P’s. While carers are not able to meet face-to-face at the moment we are finding fun ways like […]

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 […]

Cambridge City Council is hosting an online meeting on Friday 16 April between 12pm and 1.30pm, to involve voluntary and community groups supporting disabled people, in discussing the council’s next equalities strategy (Single Equality Scheme 2021 to 2024). The meeting is open to carers in the community, looking after a family member or friend, . […]

A new community service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has been set up for the people of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to call if they require support living with a life limiting illness. This is for patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals too who might require palliative or end of life care advice for patients in the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wymondham High Academy has been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Education, in recognition of their work to identify and support young carers. Wymondham High teacher, Ms Sparrow, said: “We were keen to renew our Carer Friendly Tick Award to show that we have continued to work hard to maintain and improve the support available for our […]

We want to say a big thank you to those who have joined in #WalkYourWalkForCarers this March. The fundraising appeal is to provide free and tailored support for people looking after a family member or friend, including so they and the person they care for can get to their appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination. We […]