by Candice Baratta | Feb 11, 2026 | General
We need your feedback. We’re inviting unpaid carers to share their experiences of using local pharmacies. Your feedback will help us understand what’s working well and where improvements could be made. We will share the overall findings (anonymously) with Community...
by Candice Baratta | Feb 11, 2026 | Case Study, General
Diana lives in West Essex and is a dual carer, supporting both her partner and her elderly parent. She lives with and cares for her partner, who has an autoimmune condition, while also providing full-time care for her parent, who lives in another county. Diana is...
by Candice Baratta | Feb 4, 2026 | Case Study, General
Libby is a mum of two. Her 6-year-old, H, has autism and a hearing impairment. She also has a 2-year-old daughter. Libby first noticed H had additional needs around 18 months old, during the Covid lockdowns – a time when accessing support was extremely...
by Candice Baratta | Feb 3, 2026 | General
We were delighted to welcome the Mayoress of Epping to our Loughton Young Carers Club, and it was truly a visit to remember. The Mayoress spent quality time with our Young Carers, chatting one-to-one and taking a genuine interest in their experiences. These moments...
by Candice Baratta | Jan 21, 2026 | General
Does clutter feel like it’s taking over your home? BBC’s Sort Your Life Out could help! Stacey Solomon and her team work with families to declutter, reorganise, and transform homes in just one week. They’re particularly keen to feature a household where someone has...
by Candice Baratta | Jan 13, 2026 | General
Action for Family Carers partners with Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service to provide life-changing support for Young Carers. There are an estimated 10,000 Young Carers in Essex – children and young people who help look after a family member with an...
