by Candice Baratta | Mar 5, 2026 | General, Newsletter
Supporting Young Carers Across Essex Young Carer Action Day shines a light on the thousands of children and young people across the UK who help care for a family member. These young carers often balance school, friendships and their own wellbeing alongside caring for...
by Candice Baratta | Feb 3, 2026 | General
We were delighted to welcome the Mayoress of Epping to our Loughton Young Carers Club, and it was truly a visit to remember. The Mayoress spent quality time with our Young Carers, chatting one-to-one and taking a genuine interest in their experiences. These moments...
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 | Oct 30, 2025 | General
Our Harlow Young Carer Club got up to some spooktacular activities this Halloween and we thought it would be rude not to share! We used a “Trick or Treat” box, which is a brilliant sensory game that can easily be adapted for any occasion. Our club lead created a hole...
by Candice Baratta | Oct 28, 2025 | General
Loughton Young Carers had the privilege of dining at a local Caribbean restaurant, Café Caribbean in Loughton, in celebration and acknowledgement of Black History Month. The group enjoyed a delicious meal, with each young carer treated to a main, side and...
