by Candice Baratta | Oct 13, 2026 | General
At our Maldon Day Centre, we know how important it is for older people to stay active, enjoy new experiences and spend time with others. Recently, our clients enjoyed a special trip to White Elms Garden Centre and Petting Farm, where they explored somewhere new, met...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 4, 2026 | General
The big conversation is a project about adult social care in England. The project is being run by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care. It is sometimes called the Casey Commission. You can find out more about the Casey Commission on their website:...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 4, 2026 | General
For many children, a day at the seaside is simply part of the summer holidays. But for young carers, trips and experiences like these aren’t always easy to come by. Caring for someone at home can mean missing out on the things their friends might take for...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 3, 2026 | Case Study, General
Toni is a parent carer looking after her sons, who have autism and ADHD. The day-to-day demands of caring can be intense, with meltdowns, distractions and constant challenges leaving Toni feeling stressed, tired and emotionally drained. Toni first heard about Essex...
by Candice Baratta | Sep 1, 2026 | General
Did you know that as an unpaid carer you may be able to access discounts, concessions and other helpful benefits through a Carer’s Card? We’ve created a brand new Carer’s Cards page on our website to make it easy to explore the different options...