Chris Vince chairs APPG for Young Carers

Chris Vince chairs APPG for Young Carers

We were pleased to hear the news that our former Young Carers Service Manager, Chris Vince, has been elected chair of the All Parliamentary Group for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. An APPG is an informal cross-party group that focuses on specific issues and form...
Fundraising & Grants Officer

Fundraising & Grants Officer

Are you looking for flexible hours with remote working options? Do you have strong organisational and administration skills and enjoy building relationships? We’re excited to welcome a Fundraising & Grants Officer to our team! You’ll support the Head of Business...
Carers Rights Day 2024

Carers Rights Day 2024

This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November 2024 – and this year’s theme is recognising your rights Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see themselves as carers, often unaware of their...
Autumn Budget Announcement

Autumn Budget Announcement

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...
Virtual Reality Wellbeing Experience

Virtual Reality Wellbeing Experience

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....