News
Welcome to our news page. We’ll keep you up-to-date with what’s happening across the organisation and for carers in your area. Whether you are new to caring, or have been looking after someone else for some time, you’ll be able to find out about information, advice and support for you – and find someone else to talk to who understands your situation.
Young Carers Deserve a Short Break!
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. Our Young Carers Family [...]
Let Your Voice be Heard
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 to give young carers [...]
2.6 Challenge Thank You
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 led by Kim, our [...]
Young Carers 2.6 Challenge
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 to meet face to [...]
Update from the Team at Norfolk Family Carers
We would like to update you and reassure you that we are still 'open for business' and continue to provide support for young carers and their families during this difficult time. We are also accepting new referrals for our Young Carers Groups, Young Carers Family Break Fund and Young Adult Carer Self Development Fund. Our team are all working from [...]
Important Update
Following the updated information and advice from the Government and health experts we have today taken the difficult decision to suspend our young carers groups for the time being. We will be working with the young carers and their families to offer support, online activities and someone to talk to during challenging times. We are now working from home but [...]