For some of us who are looking after someone, our caring role can mean we start to become isolated. But we have a group of volunteers who are giving people a new sense of connection and making sure they do not feel they are on their own. Our Norfolk Befriending Service helps people like Craig […]
Read more...A huge well done to our volunteer Richard Cross who has been nominated for BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s ‘Make a Difference Awards 2022’. The awards are a chance to say ‘Thank You’ and to show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make life better for others. Jane, our volunteer coordinator was more than happy […]
Read more...Tom volunteers with our Norfolk Young Carers Forum. The forum gives young carers and young adult carers the opportunity to raise awareness and make a difference on the issues that affect them and their families. As a young adult carer to his mum who has a physical disability, he brings a wealth of experience to […]
Read more...Steve Acklam shares his experience of being a carer and how you can join the carer council to make a difference. If you are interested, or would like to find out more, don’t hesitate to contact Steve, chair of the carer council, at [email protected] I can’t speak for the many, many other carers looking after […]
Read more...Would you like to find out more about volunteering roles, including with Caring Together. We are delighted to be part of the Volunteer for Cambridge online lunchtime fair next month. The fair, organised by Cambridge Council for Voluntary Services (CCVS), takes place on 1 February 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Maybe you have been thinking about becoming […]
Read more...One of Caring Together’s team of volunteers, Rylan Ray, who was a young carer and now contributed to Caring Together as a volunteer, has received personal congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Julie Spence OBE QPM DL in recognition of his years of dedicated charity work. In the card she wrote, “As Her Majesty […]
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