Do you have a passion for others and feel you could make a positive contribution to the board of our independent local charity? If so we would love to hear from you. We are seeking new trustees to expand and strengthen our Board, helping us develop our strategy and services to ensure we continue to make [...]
Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) is a codeword scheme for victims of domestic abuse. It provides a discreet way to signal the need for emergency help from within the safety of their local pharmacy. When a member of staff is 'asked for ANI' they will accompany the individual to the consultation room. Once safe, [...]
The Dept of Health and Social Care Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation have published advice on the priority groups eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. These include those who are in receipt of a carer’s allowance or are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer [...]
We are proud to become members of The Sir Norman Lamb Coalition for Young People. By working together with other great organisations, sharing experience and knowledge and demonstrating the value of community support we are looking forward to making a real difference to give our children and young people a brighter future. More information can be [...]
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are inviting Carers to tell them what matters to them, focussing on hearing past experiences and improving future access to services. They would love to know more about how carers experience services at the hospital. Find details of the Carers Forum below.
If you are not feeling ok or think it may help to be talk to someone have you heard about Kooth? Kooth is a brand new service that has just been introduced providing confidential counselling and support for young people. Click on their poster below to find out more and see if it could be for [...]
Now that the government restrictions on holidays have been lifted we are able to restart making bookings under our Short Breaks for Young Carers Service, kindly funded by Globals Make Some Noise. After such a long lockdown period there are many young carers who would welcome the chance to get away for a very well-deserved break. [...]
Calling on all young carers and young adult carers to take a survey on how you’ve been affected by Coronavirus. Carers Trust has launched a survey to find out how young carers aged up to 25 have been affected by Coronavirus, and what support they need. The findings of the survey will help influence the government [...]
A big thank you to everyone who supported our young carers and Chief Operating Officer, Alison, in their 2.6 k Challenges. In total you helped us raise over £2,000. The young carers had a great time taking part in their 26 minute glow stick dance. Everyone was dancing round their rooms burning up lots of energy [...]
Our young carers were keen to join in with the 2.6 challenge starting on Sunday 26th April. They will be raising funds to support the costs of running their young carers groups. If you would like to support them click on the link below http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AlisonEaston3 The groups are currently being run virtually, as we are unable [...]
