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
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...
West Essex: Caring Together Learning Together Day
Free Event for carers, professionals, family, and friends of those living withdementia, along with anyone else who...
Our 2024 AGM and our Young Carer Stories
This October we held a successful AGM at the West Maldon Community Centre with attendees including the Lord...
Technology for Carers: Free Support
TEC for Carers: Learn how technology can support you in your role as a carer. Join Essex County Council's workshops,...
UCAN Community Hub Visit: Saffron Walden
UCAN Community Hub will be visiting our Carers support group at Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden, on Tuesday...
Maldon: Carer Coffee Morning
Carer Support: Epping
This programme has been sensitively created for carers looking after loved ones living with Dementia.4-week program in...
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.