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Free online training available for carers

Caring Together is committed to providing and sharing support for carers in the community and we welcome online training available for carers. Promas Online is an online platform providing training and support to help carers deal with the challenges they face. Whether it’s managing stress, finding coping strategies, understanding dementia, caring for yourself or caring […]

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Research on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on young carers

We are doing a range of work to help us, and others, understand the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) carers of all ages. As well as our own survey which is available here (and you can click here to find out more) we are also working with Dr Kate Blake-Holmes to understand the impact on young […]

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Help us shape the support for carers at this time

Carers are facing significant challenges and changes because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At Caring Together our commitment to carers and the people they look after, whether that is a family member or friend, remains the same. We want to make sure the services offered by us and others are as helpful and beneficial to […]

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Closure of educational settings: information for parents and carers

The government has issued information on the closure of educational settings due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The information is for parents and carers of children at registered childcare providers (including nurseries and childminders), primary and secondary schools and further education colleges. This is for both state-funded and independent schools. Please see official information here […]

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Awareness stands at local surgeries

Our awareness team will be attending a number of Octagon Medical Practices in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire to promote the work we are doing to support carers in the community and giving out helpful information about where carers can access support. See below for a list of upcoming events: Thursday 17 Oct, 10am-12pm at Park Medical Centre, […]

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Local carers win big at Pride in Our Carers Awards 2019!

Carers across the region were celebrating on Thursday night after Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk’s annual Pride in Our Carers Awards.  Nominees were invited to a special awards ceremony at Huntingdon Racecourse, hosted by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Chris Mann. Now in their fourth year, the awards are designed to show appreciation for the contribution that […]

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Chair joins forces with HRH The Princess Royal to raise awareness of the issues carers face at charity reception

Stuart Evans, Chair of Trustees, joined Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and distinguished guests at an annual event designed to raise awareness of the issues carers face and highlight the support that is available to them through the Carers Trust network.  The evening event took place at Mansion House on Wednesday 3rd April 2019. […]

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