by Candice Baratta | May 20, 2025 | General
Volunteers’ Week returns this year from 2 to 8 June 2025! Action for Family Carers will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial...
by Candice Baratta | May 20, 2025 | General
For Carers Week (9 – 15th June), Essex County Council are hosting webinars each day, to highlight the importance of carer identification and the support available to carers. These bite-size sessions will take place on MS Teams and are aimed at any front-line...
by Candice Baratta | Apr 14, 2025 | Case Study, General
Lin has been caring for her husband, Robert, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. Married for over 40 years, their life has slowly shifted as Robert’s condition has worsened, especially since 2019, when Lin could no longer leave him alone. They still...
by Candice Baratta | Apr 3, 2025 | General
Not one but two of our brilliant Young Carers win ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ awards in West Essex! Kayden was awarded the ‘Young Citizen of the year award from Epping Forest District Council. The awards recognise and celebrate people from across Epping Forest...
by Candice Baratta | Mar 31, 2025 | Case Study
“It’s really made a difference… and it sparked something in me…” Louise came to Action for Family Carers through a referral from Adult Social Care. Her husband had been in the hospital, and on top of his already complex medical condition, his needs had increased...
