Disability Huntingdonshire (DISH) has been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Employers, in recognition of their work to identify and support carers. Tracy Hyland, chief executive officer at Disability Huntingdonshire, said: “As an organisation, our staff team is predominately people who have or have had direct caring responsibilities. We applied for the Carer […]
Read more...This week is Mental Health Awareness week and at Caring Together, we know how important it is for our staff that they that they take time and prioritise their wellbeing. We’ve got a whole range of different activities going on for staff and volunteers, encouraging them to take time out for themselves this week. Listen […]
Read more...You can choose to take on the 23 miles* and 3064 metres of ascending Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon either under your steam or by taking part in an organised event. We would love you to be part of our fundraising team. You will receive a T-shirt if you pledge to raise £50 and […]
Read more...If you have a place at this year’s Cambridge Half Marathon, or want to sign up, and would like to raise money to help carers, we would love you to join our fundraising team. You will receive a T-shirt/running vest if you pledge to raise £50 and a water bottle if you pledge to raise […]
Read more...The James Paget Hospitals University HHS Foundation Trust have launched a new cancer carers support group, running for carers of people with cancer. We know that talking together, sharing information about what help you need and what support is available to you can make a difference to carers looking after a family member or friend. […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...North Walsham Big Bash is a celebration of the many good things that are happening in the Norfolk town. This year’s Big Bash is an online celebration to bring together the community to connect, cheer and support one another during the coronavirus crisis, helping shape the future of North Walsham. You can join in the […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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, . […]
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