This Carers Week, Caring Together Charity is calling on the public to look out for family members, friends and neighbours who look after someone. We are urging the public to tell unpaid carers about the support that is available for them, and help prevent them from struggling alone or even reaching crisis point. Use your […]

As part of Carers Week we have three webinars coming up to help organisations identify and support carers. Places can be booked free of charge but are limited so please book early. More than three in five of us will become an unpaid carer at some point in our life. We will look after a […]

If you are looking after a family member, friend or partner who would find it hard to cope without your help, Carers Trust want to understand your experiences of support. They want to identify what support carers need from the Government to help them in their caring role, and to then work to influence the […]

The diagnosis of vision impairment can have significant emotional and mental health impacts on people and their significant others. Research is being done to explore these challenges and establish what types of support might be most helpful during adjustment to vision loss. People who are the ‘significant other’ of someone who has received a diagnosis […]

The ‘Feel Brighter‘ campaign is reaching out to older people aged 65 and older, who may be struggling with their mental health but don’t know where to turn for advice, support or to find out what services are available locally. The campaign is run by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. It is encouraging older […]

Caring Together’s Carer Council exists to ensure the voice of carers is heard throughout the work of Caring Together, and further afield. We want to update you on some of what was covered at the most recent meeting and share how you can get involved in the subjects discussed. If you want to find out […]

People who look after a family member or friend make a huge difference – to the lives of the person they care for, and also play a role that is hugely appreciated by those around that person. Once again, this year the BBC is including a Carer Award as part of its Make a Difference […]

If you are caring for someone with a learning disability, you are being asked to give your views to help the health needs of people with a learning disability who live in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough be better understood. This survey is part of engagement work being done by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council […]

We are hugely appreciative of the support many of you have shown for carers by your fundraising in the run up to Christmas. The money you have raised and donated helps us do more to provide essential support and activities for people who look after a family member or friend. Here’s how you have been […]

If you have a loved one in hospital, the planning for what happens when they leave hospital is very important. You may have already been caring for the person before they were taken into hospital, your responsibilities may be likely to increase when they return home, or you may have become a carer for the […]