Cambridgeshire and Peterborough carers magazine issue 22 – March-May 2021
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough carers magazine issue 22.
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First focus group for parent carers held
This week saw our first focus group with parent carers as they help us to develop a brand new transition plan for parent carers when their child is approaching adulthood. Thank you to everyone who gave up their time share their experiences, ideas and thoughts with us. If you are a parent carer in Cambridgeshire and are keen to be […]
Read more...Online workshops for young carers
This February half term, Carers Trust are hosting two workshops for young and young adult carers. The workshops are open to carers aged between 16 – 25 years. Building Confidence for Employment – Monday 15 February 16.30 – 17.30pm This workshop aims to provide young carers and young adult carers with the tools to recognise and value their skills, […]
Read more...Get your place for the Virgin Money London Marathon 2021
Did you hear about your ballot place for the Virgin Money London Marathon this week? Whether you have a place or not we want to hear from you. If you got a place in the ballot we’re looking for ‘own place runners’ to run and raise money to make a difference to the lives of […]
Read more...Updated government PPE advice for people caring for someone
Are you caring for a family member or friend who you don’t live with? The government has updated its guidance on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for people in England who are caring for someone outside of their home. The government now recommends that if you do not live with the person or people […]
Read more...Hope training programme for carers
Would you like to cope better and feel more in control? At Caring Together, we have partnered with Hope For The Community CIC on running an online course, the Hope Programme, to support carers in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk, starting 22 February 2021. The Hope Programme is a free six-week group self-management programme for carers […]
Read more...Parent carers, we want to hear from you!
At Caring Together, we are looking for parent carers to help us to shape the information and support that we provide for when their child is approaching adulthood. We would like to invite you to join in with discussions around what’s needed for parent carers at this crucial time – what can make a real […]
Read more...Eastgate Academy awarded Carer Friendly Tick
Eastgate Academy in King’s Lynn, has been awarded Caring Together’s Carer Friendly Tick Award – Education, in recognition of their work to identify and support young carers. Kerensa Healy, assistant principal – EYFS & KS1, said: “We are passionate about supporting the children and families of Eastgate and wanted to recognise the crucial role that […]
Read more...Come along to our bookclub!
Do you love reading? The first book for our new book club will be ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman. The first book club will take place on Thursday 4 February at 7pm over zoom. For more information about our book club and to sign up, please contact: [email protected] You can buy the book to read here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0241988268?pldnSite=1 […]
Read more...Winner announced for festive virtual balloon race!
We are pleased to announce Caring Together’s festive virtual ballon race winner. The winner of the £25 gift voucher Stephanie, who is employed by Maxine Lester Lettings and Property Management, who have had us as their charity of the year and who partnered with us for the successful Christmas Hamper appeal. The virtual balloon racing […]
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