by Candice Baratta | Jul 29, 2026 | General
If you or someone you care for is feeling a little less steady on their feet, a free Strength & Balance Programme could help improve confidence, mobility and muscle strength. Run by the Essex Strength & Balance Service, this 12-week programme is designed for...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 23, 2026 | General
We’re delighted to share that Action for Family Carers has been recognised as Carers Card UK Care Organisation of the Month. This special recognition came following a nomination from an unpaid carer we have supported through our services. Their nomination...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 21, 2026 | Case Study, General
Stacey* cares for her son, H, who has autism and ADHD. Stacey also has ADHD herself and believes she may be autistic too. When she was referred to Action for Family Carers by Essex Wellbeing Service, life felt overwhelming. Since becoming homeless in 2023, Stacey and...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 20, 2026 | General
Did you know that as an unpaid carer you may be able to access discounts, concessions and other helpful benefits through a Carer’s Card? We’ve created a brand new Carer’s Cards page on our website to make it easy to explore the different options...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 20, 2026 | General
Take part in Carers UK State of Caring 2026 Survey to help show what life is really like for unpaid carers and strengthen the case for better support. No caring experience is the same. Whether you live with the person you care for or care from a distance; whether...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 17, 2026 | General
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...
