by Candice Baratta | Jul 8, 2025 | General
We did it! Action for Family Carers wins National Excellence Award We’re absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news — Action for Family Carers has been awarded the Carers Trust Excellence for Carers Quality Standard! This is a huge achievement for...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 3, 2025 | General
Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments with a specialist dementia nurse known as an Admiral Nurse. Tuesday 15th – Thursday 17th July. Full details below. To book your appointment, please visit dementiauk.org/nationwide, scan the QR code...
by Candice Baratta | Jun 10, 2025 | General
Carers Week 2025: 9–12 June Theme: Caring About Equality Carers Week is a national campaign held every June to shine a light on the vital role of unpaid carers. It raises awareness of the challenges they face, recognises their contribution to families and communities,...
by Candice Baratta | May 20, 2025 | General
Volunteers’ Week returns this year from 2 to 8 June 2025! Action for Family Carers will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial...
by Candice Baratta | May 20, 2025 | General
For Carers Week (9 – 15th June), Essex County Council are hosting webinars each day, to highlight the importance of carer identification and the support available to carers. These bite-size sessions will take place on MS Teams and are aimed at any front-line...
by Candice Baratta | Apr 14, 2025 | Case Study, General
Lin has been caring for her husband, Robert, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. Married for over 40 years, their life has slowly shifted as Robert’s condition has worsened, especially since 2019, when Lin could no longer leave him alone. They still...