Caring magazine issue 35 – August-November 2024
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough carers magazine issue 28.
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Young carers recognised at Royal Norfolk Show
Members of Norfolk Young Carers Forum were recognised as part of this year’s Royal Norfolk Show. The theme for this year’s Royal Norfolk Show was Young Achievers. And the Young Diamonds tribute was held to say thank you to all those young people who do so much for our communities and good causes and to […]
Read more...Caring magazine issue 34 – April-July 2024
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough carers magazine issue 28.
Read more...Caring for Yvonne
Richard cared for his wife Yvonne from 2016 until she passed away in April 2023. This is his story. Yvonne’s presence is everywhere in the family home she shared with Richard and their two children in Cambridgeshire. Her quirky collectables sit on shelves and hang from walls. There are colourful wooden flowers, duck ornaments with […]
Read more...Children who are young carers say more recognition is essential
We at Caring Together Charity and young carers are calling for more to be done to help children and young people who are looking after a family member. There are almost 4,000 children and young people under the age of 18 across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk who are caring for someone. But it is years […]
Read more...Downham Market youth project receives Carer Friendly Tick Award
Congratulations to the Swan Youth Project in Downham Market on receiving our Carer Friendly Tick Award – Communities. The award is in recognition of their work to identify and support young carers within the project. Lucy Kenna, assistant family and youth worker at Swan Youth Project said, “It is really important to us to be […]
Read more...Do your children support a relative living with dementia?
Do your 11 – 17 year old children or grandchildren spend time with a relative living with dementia? They could be helping with shopping, cooking, housework or simply providing them with company? Researchers from Bangor University are looking for young carers to take part in iSupport for YC, a research study funded by the National […]
Read more...Are you a young person helping to look after a parent, brother, sister or grandparent?
Are you a young person helping to look after a parent, brother, sister or grandparent? Carers Trust are really keen to hear about the pressures you face in your caring role. If you are aged under 25 years old, you can share your experiences and what support would help you in a short survey. All […]
Read more...Helping teachers support young carers in applying for university
As part of our work to help young adult carers and young carers we are active in supporting ways to ensure they have the best possible opportunities to progress into different education, training or employment. We are very grateful that the new edition of the The Teacher’s Guide to University has included a piece by […]
Read more...Thank you to St Ives Rotary Club
Huge thank you to St Ives Rotary Club, and the family of one of their members, for the kind donation of £575 towards the funding of our activities for young carers. The money was raised in memory of Rotarian Bob Chasse, who always had the needs of young carers close to his heart. Bob’s wife […]
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