by Candice Baratta | Nov 14, 2024 | General
We were pleased to hear the news that our former Young Carers Service Manager, Chris Vince, has been elected chair of the All Parliamentary Group for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. An APPG is an informal cross-party group that focuses on specific issues and form...
by Candice Baratta | Nov 5, 2024 | General
At the end of October the Chancellor, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered Labour’s first budget for 14 years. We’d like to highlight parts of the budget that may impact unpaid family carers and their cared-for below: Carer’s Allowance From April 2025, the rate...
by Candice Baratta | Nov 1, 2024 | General
We’re excited to welcome UCAN and Virtual Reality Therapies CIC to run a virtual reality wellbeing session at our Ongar Carer Support Group this November. We know Carers often face significant challenges, prioritising their loved ones’ needs over their own....
by Candice Baratta | Nov 1, 2024 | General, Newsletter
We’re bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to £1,500 to local community projects, with a particular focus on children and young people. Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to...
by Candice Baratta | Nov 1, 2024 | General, Newsletter
With the cost of living and energy bills going up, everything can feel overwhelming. Mobilise have a guide, written for unpaid carers and their cared-for, which includes the financial support they may be entitled to this winter. Their guide covers energy-saving...
