by Candice Baratta | Sep 4, 2026 | General
The big conversation is a project about adult social care in England. The project is being run by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care. It is sometimes called the Casey Commission. You can find out more about the Casey Commission on their website:...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 4, 2026 | General
For many children, a day at the seaside is simply part of the summer holidays. But for young carers, trips and experiences like these aren’t always easy to come by. Caring for someone at home can mean missing out on the things their friends might take for...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 3, 2026 | Case Study, General
Toni is a parent carer looking after her sons, who have autism and ADHD. The day-to-day demands of caring can be intense, with meltdowns, distractions and constant challenges leaving Toni feeling stressed, tired and emotionally drained. Toni first heard about Essex...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 1, 2026 | General, Job Listing
35 hours per week (5 days)Actual salary £27,878Hybrid with an office base in Harlow, Essex Could you lead a team to achieve positive outcomes for family carers in West Essex We have an exciting management opportunity for a Carer Support Team Lead to join our team,...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 1, 2026 | General
Did you know that as an unpaid carer you may be able to access discounts, concessions and other helpful benefits through a Carer’s Card? We’ve created a brand new Carer’s Cards page on our website to make it easy to explore the different options...