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
Celebrating our volunteers: Volunteers Week 3 – 9 June 2024
Volunteers' Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. Some of our...
Carers Week is almost here: 10-16 June 2024
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight unpaid carers' challenges, and recognise...
Chelmer Challenge 2024
This year, for our fourth annual charity paddle, SUPsect are going pink and blue on Saturday 15th June, in aid...
Young Carers Clacton club
Young Carers at our Clacton club had fun getting creative with Richard from Express Yourself Paint Parties which we...
Young Achiever Award
A massive congratulation to one of our Young Carers who won the Young Achiever Award presented by Maldon Town Council...
Joseph Henry Unwin Sick Poor Fund
We are very grateful to receive this donation and thank all of those involved. Chairman Mark Heard presented a cheque...
Presenting to Witham Town Council.
Arnaud one of our amazing Young Carers, supported Nicola Bennett presenting to Witham Town Council. By raising further...
New service for Adult Carers in Essex
Action for Family Carers, in partnership with Essex Carers Support, has been commissioned by Essex County Council to...
Young Carers Photo Competition 2024
Young Carers Photo Competition 2024. 1ST PLACE The winner of this year’s competition!!! Congratulations and many...
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.