Welcome to our News and Events section
Keep up to date with what’s happening at Action for Family Carers. Here you’ll find our latest news, carer stories, updates and upcoming events.
Latest News
Our Maldon Day Centre: Supporting Wellbeing Through Days Out
At our Maldon Day Centre, we know how important it is for older people to stay active, enjoy new experiences and spend...
Community Engagement Coordinator
28 hours per week (4 days)Full-time equivalent salary £33,179. Actual salary £26,543 (0.8)Location: Hybrid - Office...
Magic at our Maldon Day Centre
At our Maldon Day Centre, we are always looking for new ways to keep the people we support active, entertained and...
Working together to help Young Carers thrive
At Action for Family Carers, we know that working with other organisations can help us give carers the best possible...
Spread a little JOY this Christmas
This year, we’re challenging our Young Carers to get creative and design our Action for Family Carers Christmas...
The Big Conversation on Care
The big conversation is a project about adult social care in England. The project is being run by the Independent...
Making memories by the seaside: Loughton Young Carers enjoy a day at Clacton-on-Sea
For many children, a day at the seaside is simply part of the summer holidays. But for young carers, trips and...
Toni’s Story: Finding time to reset
Toni is a parent carer looking after her sons, who have autism and ADHD. The day-to-day demands of caring can be...
Find the right Carer’s Card for you
Did you know that as an unpaid carer you may be able to access discounts, concessions and other helpful benefits...
Upcoming Events
See what’s happening near you. Find upcoming groups, activities, events and support for carers across Essex.
Our Adult Carer Support groups are open to all carers, and you don’t need to book a place. However, it’s helpful to be registered with us so we can let you know about any changes, cancellations or special activities.
Not registered with us yet? You can register here.