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
Maldon Day Centre: Beef Stew Recipe
Our Maldon Day Centre chef prepares a 2-course cooked lunch for our clients. A favourite is a good hearty stew. You...
Discounted Art Therapy Session
Louise and Jenna from The Creative Counsellor are offering our unpaid carers a discounted ticket to their therapeutic...
New Carer Wellbeing Group Starting
You told us, we listened... Some carers living in the Colchester and Tendring areas have said they’d love to attend...
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...
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.