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Here, we bring you a curated selection of news articles, insightful stories, and upcoming events that highlight our organisation’s ongoing efforts and impact.
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Education Engagement Lead
28 hours per week (4 days)Salary £32,057 (full time) Actual salary £25,646 pro rata (0.8)Base: Maldon, Colchester or...
Free Fun Day for Young Carers
Young Carer Summer Fun Session – Wednesday 12th August | 10:00am–1:00pm 🌞 Come along for a fantastic FREE morning at...
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...
Free strength & balance classes for Older People
If you or someone you care for is feeling a little less steady on their feet, a free Strength & Balance Programme...
Carers Card UK Care Organisation of the month
We're delighted to share that Action for Family Carers has been recognised as Carers Card UK Care Organisation of the...
Stacey’s Story: Feeling seen, heard and supported
Stacey* cares for her son, H, who has autism and ADHD. Stacey also has ADHD herself and believes she may be autistic...
New on our website: 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...
State of Caring Survey 2026
Take part in Carers UK State of Caring 2026 Survey to help show what life is really like for unpaid carers and...
Call for evidence on transforming carer benefits
The government began a six-week call for evidence on the 7th July to gather views on: modernising the earnings limit...