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...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 15, 2026 | General
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...
by Candice Baratta | Jun 24, 2026 | General
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...
