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Young carers involved in NHS England project

As part of our ongoing work with NHS England, we have been asked to consult with our young carers and young adult carers on an exciting new animation project to increase the awareness of young carers. A Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk spokesperson, said: “We are really excited to be involved with this animation project […]

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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Peterborough Regional College held a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on two days during Carers Week. Penny Langley, Youth Worker, said “It was such a great two days event of Mad Hatters Tea Party, plus to be able to inform, students and staff to understand the role Young Carers on a daily basics. To have young […]

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Intergenerational Family Carers Picnic

The Young Carers team organised their first Intergenerational Family Carers Picnic and it was a huge success so we would like to thank everyone who supported us!  With 163 attending, not including staff and volunteers, it is safe to say it was a popular event.  The feedback was amazing, with all our families asking when […]

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#ThinkYoungCarer – A day in the life of a young carer

#ThinkYoungCarer was a 6 month funded project by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation with four specific aims: to raise awareness of carers across Huntingdonshire become more involved in the local community projects and activities get schools, colleges, GP surgeries, community organisations to think young carer identify more hidden young carers The project was led and developed by […]

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Huntingdon School wins Bronze Award for supporting Young Carers

Thongsley Fields Nursery and Primary School in Huntingdon has been rewarded with a bronze award for its outstanding support of young carers. It is the first year that national Young Carers in Schools Awards have been held in the UK in recognition of the outstanding support given by teachers to young carers in the classroom. […]

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