Young Carers
Support for children and young people aged under eighteen whose life is in some way restricted due to a caring role.
Adult Carers
Do you provide help and support for a partner, child, relative, or friend who otherwise couldn’t manage? We can help.
Maldon Day Care
Providing a regular day out for older people who need help and support. Giving family Carers a few hours break.
Young Carers
Support for children and young people aged under eighteen whose life is in some way restricted due to a caring role.
Adult Carers
Do you provide help and support for a partner, child, relative, or friend who otherwise couldn’t manage? We can help.
Day Care
Providing a regular day out for older people who need help and support. Giving family Carers a few hours break.
Activity Groups
Keeping Active and Active Minds groups for people with mild to moderate dementia or memory problems. Explore our events
Action for Family Carers is a local Essex charity that for over 36 years has been dedicated to people who look after a family member or friend who couldn’t manage without their help - known as unpaid carers.
Whatever your caring role looks like, you don’t have to face it alone.
We support carers of all ages, from young carers and young adults to older carers and families. Our support includes advice, counselling, clubs and trips, whole family support and day care for older people.
We also work with schools, GPs and employers to help create more carer-friendly communities.
We are proud to hold the Carers Trust Excellence for Carers Award for best practice in services, advice and information for unpaid carers.
Our goal is simple: to make life a little easier for those who care for others.
It is estimated there are over 124,000 unpaid Carers and 10,000 Young Carers in Essex that need our help and support. Some Carers are as young as 5 years old.
Our services are needed now more than ever.
Please donate so we can continue to provide vital support for Carers and their families.
Your Voice Counts: Tell us what you need
We want to hear about the challenges you face and support you need as an unpaid Carer. Complete our short survey and help shape our services, improve our partnerships and ensure your stories are heard by the people and organisations that matter.
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