Carers Trust are calling for more support for young carers after their latest survey identifies a steep rise in caring hours with many feeling stressed, lonely and worried. To mark #YoungCarersActionDay 2022 the findings have been published and of the 571 young carers who took part: More than half (53%) of young carers and young adult [...]
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 [...]
There are nearly six million carers in the UK and three million of them are juggling work with care. To celebrate National Carers Week we have teamed up with Towergate Insurance Brokers to launch a new group for working carers. To find out what support is available and for the chance to meet with others in [...]
