by Candice Baratta | Aug 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 | Jul 24, 2026
Join our friendly Carer support group, run in partnership with Essex Carers Support. Get information & advice from our Adult Carer Support team or just have a cuppa and connect with others who understand. St Michael’s Church Hall, 19 The Street, Kirby le Soken,...
by Candice Baratta | Jul 23, 2026 | General
We’re delighted to share that Action for Family Carers has been recognised as Carers Card UK Care Organisation of the Month. This special recognition came following a nomination from an unpaid carer we have supported through our services. Their nomination...
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 | Jul 20, 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...
