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You can help give carers someone to talk to this Christmas
8 November 2021
In the run up to this Christmas we are asking you to help us make sure that carers have someone to talk to. Looking after a family member or friend can be very hard, and at this time of year the advice, information and support we have available to carers can be all the more […]
Read more...Upcoming activities for young carers and young adult carers
30 October 2021
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 […]
Read more...Report highlights the vital need to recognise and support carers
27 October 2021
We have published our annual report for 2020-21, and it starkly highlights the huge impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on carers and the vital importance of work to support them. Despite the sudden changes brought by the coronavirus, we responded to meet the needs of carers, reaching 17,500 carers, their families and the people […]
Read more...Women’s wealth webinar: Supporting your loved ones whilst safeguarding your plans
25 October 2021
A webinar hosted by Mercer is going to be held from 11am-12 noon on Tuesday 23 November. Speakers from Mercer Private Wealth will be covering: the new Health and Social Care Levy quashing common myths around what happens when things don’t quite go to plan and the steps you can take to protect yourself and […]
Read more...Raise money to support carers while shopping with AmazonSmile
25 October 2021
Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know if you use AmazonSmile – where you can shop in just the same way as on Amazon – then Amazon will make a donation money to Caring Together on your eligible purchases if you select us as your chosen charity? All you have to do is: Go […]
Read more...East of England carers event
22 October 2021
A free event is being held for carers on Thursday 9 December 2021. To be held online, via Teams, this event by the East of England LGA is an opportunity to come together to: celebrate the contribution of carers across the East learn from things that have gone well and not so well improve your […]
Read more...Young carers questions for the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
22 October 2021
If you are a young carer living in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough, Centre 33 want to hear from you! Their Young Carers Advisory Board will be meeting with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in November. They want to know what questions you’d like them to ask him, for you. Come along to a friendly Zoom […]
Read more...Survey for carers of adults with learning disabilities or autism
20 October 2021
Are you the carer of an adult with learning disabilities or autism who is or has been an inpatient in a mental health, learning disability or autism specialist hospital? As part of an NHS England funded project reviewing advocacy for people with autism and people with learning disabilities in hospital settings, the Challenging Behaviour Foundation […]
Read more...Upcoming activities for adult carers
18 October 2021
At Caring Together we offer a range of activities for adult carers. As well as digital group meetings we are also now starting to have face-to-face meetings. You can click here to read more about our virtual hubs and see below for details of sessions available. Tuesday 19 October 2021 –10am-11am – Girton hub This […]
Read more...King Edward VII Academy given Carer Friendly Tick Award
13 October 2021
King Edward VII Academy in Kings Lynn is the latest school to be awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Education, in recognition of their work to identify and support carers. The school has seen its accreditation renewed after it once again met the standards for the Carer Friendly Tick Award. The Carer Friendly […]
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