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.
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Shape the future for Carers in Essex
Have your say! Essex County Council is developing a new All-Age Carers Strategy and wants to hear directly from those...
Help Essex Young Carers
No child should have to choose between childhood and caring Did you know that one in five schoolchildren in the UK are...
Our Harlow Activity Group welcomes Chris Vince MP and showcases creativity
It's all been going on at our Harlow Activity Group! They've recently enjoyed a special visit from Chris Vince, MP for...
Jo’s Story – growing in confidence
Jo first joined one of our Young Carer Clubs in 2022, life was tough. Caring for their mum, who lives with...
Meet our volunteers: Say hello to Angel
We're sharing our ‘Volunteer Stories’ to inspire others to donate their time to supporting carers, their families and...
Why gentle activity makes such a big difference
A little movement, a friendly game, and a few shared laughs can make the world of difference – especially for older...
Making memories: A visit from Rocky’s Petting Zoo
At Action for Family Carers, we know how important it is for Young Carers to have time for themselves - time to laugh,...
Fun Activities for Wellbeing
Supporting Young People’s Mental Health: Fun Activities for Wellbeing Looking after mental health is just as important...
Introducing Jess, our Day Centre cat
We’re very excited to introduce Jess, the newest member of our Maldon Day Centre! Jess is a soft, lifelike robotic cat...