Carers being recognised and supported is hugely important. With many people who look after someone not seeing themselves as an unpaid carer, we all have a role to play in ensuring carers are recognised, aware of support and able to get the support they need. Eight organisations have been awarded the Carer Friendly Tick Award […]

A research team from Anglia Ruskin University are looking for people to participate in a focus group. They are interested in peoples’ experiences of staying on a dementia care ward and would like to speak to people living with dementia, their relatives or carers. They are particularly interested in techniques used to prevent or alleviate distress, […]

Caring Together’s Carer Council is an important part of carers having their voices heard in how Caring Together works, and further afield. We want to bring you up to date on the latest meeting – and to let you know how you can give views to Caring Together and the council. An important way you […]

Cancer Research UK is looking to understand how unpaid carers engage with health information for those they care for, to help reduce their risk of cancer and get an earlier cancer diagnosis. They are holding focus groups to explore if and how unpaid carers find and use relevant health information and whether further resources are […]

The festive period can bring some precious times. It can also be demanding and exhausting. Everyone’s Christmas is different, but in the latest edition of Caring magazine we have ideas for making your life as a carer a little easier. You can download your copy and turn to page 10 and 11 to learn more Caring […]

The first ever parliamentary inquiry into young and young adult carers has revealed a lack of support is having a devastating impact on their education, wellbeing and future prospects. And a Norfolk MP and young carer have been among those calling for action. An inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Young Carers and […]

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have launched a survey on 1 November 2023 to gather people’s experiences of accessing Primary Care services, such as GP services. This survey, which will be open until 17 December 2023 is being conducted independently by Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with the support of NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough […]

This month sees Carers Rights Day being held to raise awareness of the rights of unpaid carers. And we at Caring Together Charity are asking people to act so people looking after a family member or friend get the help that they need and deserve. Carers have a range of rights that can make a […]

The winter and festive period can be stressful if you are looking after someone. And after the build up to Christmas, you may feel empty when it’s all over. Remember, you can contact us to ensure you are getting the support you need. These ideas might also help you (and you can also see our […]

Did you know that falls are one of the most common causes of injury in older people, but many are avoidable? Cambridgeshire County Council has launched an online fall risk checking tool to help you understand your risk of falling and simple steps you can take to stay active and independent. From the age of 65, […]