by Candice Baratta | Mar 18, 2026 | Fundraising, General
Young Carers Action Day took place nationally on Wednesday 11 March. Organised by Carers Trust, the annual event shines a spotlight on the incredible children and young people who help care for family members who may be ill, disabled or experiencing mental health...
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 | Jan 13, 2026 | General
Action for Family Carers partners with Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service to provide life-changing support for Young Carers. There are an estimated 10,000 Young Carers in Essex – children and young people who help look after a family member with an...
by Candice Baratta | Dec 16, 2025 | Fundraising, General
No child should have to choose between childhood and caring Did you know that one in five schoolchildren in the UK are Young Carers? Some are as young as five years old. These children take on adult roles – cooking, cleaning, giving medication, or looking after...
