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Christmas hampers for carers – show your support for those looking after a loved one 

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 […]

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New ‘Think Delirium’ initiative launched for carers and families

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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Support available for adult sibling carers

Growing up with a disabled brother or sister can be a complicated and challenging experience – you are not alone. Are you an adult carer of a sibling in need of support?  Many adult siblings juggle multiple responsibilities, feel isolated and need support in their sibling role. Read our information and advice for adult siblings […]

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My role as a care worker – Lydia

At Caring Together we are extremely proud of the homecare service we offer and the way our staff provide such a valued service to so many families. “Just being there so that a family can have a break, is very important. I would highly recommend this job if you’ve got a good heart, if you […]

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Carer-Friendly Neighbourhood project launched

We are pleased to be working closely with five GP practices within the Cambridge City’s Primary Care Network (PCN) to be delivering the Carer-Friendly Neighbourhood Project. The five GP practices include Arbury Road, Bottisham Medical Practice, East Barnwell Health Centre, Nuffield Road Surgery and York Street Surgery. They are working with us to become more […]

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Free football sessions for young people at Peterborough United Foundation

Are you a parent carer of a child, or parent of a young carer aged 6-16? If you are in the Peterborough area, Peterborough United Foundation are offering free football sessions to children and young people. The sessions running are: PAN Disability Football for 6-16 year olds, 5.30-6.30pm Mondays, Nene Valley Community Centre, Sugar Way, PE2 9RE PL […]

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Share your thoughts on our homecare service

At Caring Together we are really proud of the homecare that we provide. We would like to be able to build our homecare service so that we can support even more carers and their families.  We are asking people, including our customers and staff, to get involved and share their thoughts on what we currently […]

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Taking to the skies for carers

A team of brave fundraisers took the skies on Saturday 12 September to raise money to support carers across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. The skydive took place at North London Skydiving Centre in Chatteris. The money raised will help us in what we do to support carers – people who look after a family member, partner […]

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Recognising carer friendly organisations

Four more organisations have had their activities to identify and support carers recognised by the awarding of the Carer Friendly Tick. Milton Surgery (pictured) and Willingham Medical Practice, in Cambridgeshire have both achieved their Carer Friendly Tick – Health. In addition, Age Care Advice who work in Peterborough (Carer Friendly Tick  – Communities) and East […]

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