by Candice Baratta | Oct 7, 2026 | General, Job Listing
28 hours per week (4 days)Full-time equivalent salary £33,179. Actual salary £26,543 (0.8)Location: Hybrid – Office base with local travel. Ready to ensure unpaid carers are seen, heard, and valued across Essex?We are the leading carer support charity in Essex,...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 21, 2026 | Case Study, General
Stacey* cares for her son, H, who has autism and ADHD. Stacey also has ADHD herself and believes she may be autistic too. When she was referred to Action for Family Carers by Essex Wellbeing Service, life felt overwhelming. Since becoming homeless in 2023, Stacey and...
by Candice Baratta | Feb 11, 2026 | Case Study, General
Diana lives in West Essex and is a dual carer, supporting both her partner and her elderly parent. She lives with and cares for her partner, who has an autoimmune condition, while also providing full-time care for her parent, who lives in another county. Diana is...
by Candice Baratta | Nov 4, 2025 | Case Study, General
Poppy is a young carer for her younger brother, who is Autistic. At home, she helps with household tasks and supports her family in lots of small but important ways. But her caring role often affects her sleep, leaving her tired and struggling to concentrate at...
by Candice Baratta | Apr 14, 2025 | Case Study, General
Lin has been caring for her husband, Robert, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. Married for over 40 years, their life has slowly shifted as Robert’s condition has worsened, especially since 2019, when Lin could no longer leave him alone. They still...
