by Candice Baratta | Jun 24, 2026 | General
Hot weather can be difficult for everyone, but it can be especially hard for older people, people with long-term health conditions and people who need support from others. For unpaid carers, a heatwave can mean extra things to think about. You may be helping someone...
by Candice Baratta | Jun 18, 2026 | General, Job Listing
Young Carer Club Night Assistant Witham Club Working with Young Carers aged 8-18Witham Youth Centre, Parkside, Maldon Road, Witham, CM8 2BHFortnightly Thursday 4:00-8:00pm Salary: £12.99 per hour (4 hours per fortnight in term time only) We are a thriving charity...
by Candice Baratta | May 15, 2026 | General
Building Carer Friendly Communities. 8-14 June. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who...
by Candice Baratta | May 8, 2026 | Case Study, General
For unpaid carers, taking time for themselves can often feel impossible. Many carers are supporting loved ones alongside full-time jobs, raising families, or managing their own health needs. Caring doesn’t stop at the end of the working day — it can mean being...
by Candice Baratta | Mar 31, 2026 | Case Study, General
Albie is a teen and has spent much of his life supporting a parent who lives with severe mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. A few years ago, Albie also experienced the devastating loss of his other parent, who died by suicide. Since then, much of the...
