Call for evidence on transforming carer benefits

Call for evidence on transforming carer benefits

The government began a six-week call for evidence on the 7th July to gather views on: modernising the earnings limit to reduce the impact of the current cliff edge, improving predictability for carers with varying incomes, and better supporting those with work and...
CrISP Dementia Support

CrISP Dementia Support

Caring for someone with dementia can be rewarding. But we know that it can also be very challenging. There is support available to make sure you have the information you need to take care of your loved one and yourself. Carers & families living in Essex can...
Top tips for Carers: keeping cool in hot weather

Top tips for Carers: keeping cool in hot weather

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...
Carers Week 2026

Carers Week 2026

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...