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
Free Mindfulness Course
A free six-week program for older adults who care. See the flyer below or The Mindful Life Group website for full...
4-week Carer Support Programme: Ongar
This programme has been sensitively created for Carers looking after loved ones living with dementia.4-week program in...
FREE courses for Carers
Our trustee and volunteer, Denise Fielding, has been awarded WEA National Volunteer of the Year. WEA is a leading...
CARERS RIGHTS DAY: Community in a cup Maldon
Lisa from our Day Centre will be at these events. All details in the attached flyer.
Chris Vince chairs APPG for Young Carers
We were pleased to hear the news that our former Young Carers Service Manager, Chris Vince, has been elected chair of...
Autumn Budget Announcement
At the end of October the Chancellor, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered Labour’s first budget for 14 years. We'd like...
Virtual Reality Wellbeing Experience
We're excited to welcome UCAN and Virtual Reality Therapies CIC to run a virtual reality wellbeing session at our...
Blue Token Votes: Colchester and Clacton
We’re bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. Stronger Starts provides grant awards of up to...
Financial support in winter for carers
With the cost of living and energy bills going up, everything can feel overwhelming. Mobilise have a guide, written...
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.