Working together to help Young Carers thrive

Working together to help Young Carers thrive

At Action for Family Carers, we know that working with other organisations can help us give carers the best possible support. By bringing together our different skills, knowledge and experience, we can create more opportunities for carers and achieve better outcomes...
Spread a little JOY this Christmas

Spread a little JOY this Christmas

This year, we’re challenging our Young Carers to get creative and design our Action for Family Carers Christmas ecards. The only criteria? Spark JOY. Young Carers can create their Christmas card design in any style or medium they choose – from drawing and painting to...
Young Carers Action Day 2026

Young Carers Action Day 2026

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...
A special visit from the Mayoress of Epping

A special visit from the Mayoress of Epping

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...