Welcome to our News and Events section
Here, we bring you a curated selection of news articles, insightful stories, and upcoming events that highlight our organisation’s ongoing efforts and impact.
Latest News
Young Citizen of the Year Awards 2025
Not one but two of our brilliant Young Carers win ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ awards in West Essex! Kayden was awarded...
Louise’s Story: Finding Support & A New Lease on Life
“It’s really made a difference… and it sparked something in me…” Louise came to Action for Family Carers through a...
Young Carers Action Day 2025
Young Carers Action Day took place on the 12th March and this year, young carers are saying loud and clear: give us a...
#YoungCarersActionDay BIG SLEEPOVER
Young Carers Action Day comes to Colchester's Jungle Adventure with 60 Young Carers taking part in our BIG SLEEPOVER!...
Stansted Carer Support Group
Every first Monday of the month we'll be at the Touchpoint Community Hub in Stansted joining their Community Cafe for...
Our Day Centre is open on Wednesdays!
From the 8th January 2025 our Maldon Day Centre will be open on Wednesdays. Our Day Care Service provides an...
Volunteer with us
Action for Family Carers are looking for Volunteers to help out at Maldon Day Centre. This role involves supporting...
Free Mindfulness Course
A free six-week program for older adults who care. See the flyer below or The Mindful Life Group website for full...
4-week Carer Support Programme: Ongar
This programme has been sensitively created for Carers looking after loved ones living with dementia.4-week program in...