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...
by Candice Baratta | Oct 22, 2024 | General
Free Event for carers, professionals, family, and friends of those living withdementia, along with anyone else who would like to know more aboutdementia and what we can all do to help.When: Friday 25 Oct, 9am-5pmWhere: Monks Barn, Harlow Study Centre, CM18 6BW Please...
by Candice Baratta | Oct 11, 2024 | General
This October we held a successful AGM at the West Maldon Community Centre with attendees including the Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff, and the Mayors of Maldon and Chelmsford amongst other guests. our CEO James shared information on our achievements over the last year...
