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
Young Carers Summer 2024 Residential
11 of our Young Carers got to take part in a residential trip for 4 nights to Maes y Lade Centre in Brecon this...
Carers Support Programme: Loughton
This programme has been sensitively created for carers looking after loved ones living with Dementia.4-week program in...
Maldon Carnival 2024
Maldon Carnival took place on Saturday the 3rd August 2024. And what a day it was... This year Action for Family...
Maldon Day Centre Garden Party
Our Day Centre had a reason to celebrate so as the sun was shinning Lisa Whitely, our Day Centre Manager organised a...
New Memory Cafe in Chigwell
A new safe space to connect with others who share similar experiences and giving Carers an opportunity to chat with...
Young Carers Service Manager
We're looking for a manager of our services for children and young people. You will lead our Young Carers provision...
Are you a carer in West Essex?
A conversation with carers: Access and support from Modern General Practice Action for Family Carers is working...
Call out for blue token votes in Maldon!
We’re bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to...
Carers Week 2024: 61% of Carers don’t know what support they can access
This year's Carers Week theme is 'Putting Carers on the map' and we're encouraging professionals, friends, family, and...
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.