At Caring Together we are still supporting carers face-to-face. Restrictions due to coronavirus and the situations facing many carers, and the people they look after, mean we are not out about in the communities in the usual way. But we are still here to meet people face-to-face using online resources such as Zoom. If you would like to know more about how we use Zoom and how to get […]
Read more...At Caring Together, we are delighted to have a wonderful volunteer team. Our team is currently made up of 43 dedicated people who give their time and talents tirelessly to support carers. Their roles vary widely from Listening Ear volunteers to young carer group volunteers to providing IT support. We are grateful to have such […]
Read more...Peterborough United Foundation have been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Community, in recognition of their work to identify and support carers. Gill Wignall, Peterborough United Foundation CEO, said: “We are extremely proud of being awarded the Carer Friendly Tick Award. It is important to us, at Peterborough Utd Foundation, as it recognises […]
Read more...We are grateful to all of those who generously donated to our 2020 hamper appeal which went towards giving a Christmas hamper and other seasonal foods and goodies to young carers and their families. Working in partnership with Maxine Lester Lettings and Property Management, who pledged to match any donations made to the campaign and […]
Read more...Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are open during the festive period, including New Year’s Day. Whilst services will be delivered on minimal staffing, Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s phone lines and responsive services are available each day and messages checked frequently. See details below for Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s support helplines: Service Contact details […]
Read more...There are a range of activities and events on the way for carers. See details below including how you can sign up to get involved. Help to reduce stress if you look after someone with dementia In January, Don’t Tone Alone will be running their next set of Mindfulness and Enerchi courses for carers supporting […]
Read more...At Caring Together we are working to ensure that all carers looking after a family member or friend are able to get the support that they need and are entitled to. We know that there are some communities where carers are less likely to know about or access support. As part of our on-going work with […]
Read more...Are you a carer after some self-care, to keep fit and relax? Don’t Tone Alone CIC are providing a free online exercise class for carers on Wednesday evenings. This will be a stretch and relaxation class based on the feedback carers have provided. It is felt that this will be the perfect compliment to any […]
Read more...We are teaming up with local business, Maxine Lester Lettings and Property Management, with an appeal to help people looking after family members this Christmas. You can get involved and make a difference. We are asking people to donate £25 towards hampers, and other seasonal food and goodies that will be given to young carers […]
Read more...A new initiative, Think Delirium, has been launched by AgeSpace.org to raise awareness and provide information on delirium. Delirium is state of mental confusion and a condition which can often be confused with signs of dementia, and can be missed by families and care professionals. The condition can be caused by other health conditions including urinary […]
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