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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We are planning a series of Carers days/afternoons out during the spring and summer. It will offer the opportunity to get together with others and do something fun or different. It could be a walk, a fun activity, visiting a local place of interest but certain to involve tea and cake! We are at the planning [...]
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Young carers from all 4 of our groups spent a hilarious and active afternoon at the UEA Sportspark due to the kind sponsorship and support of CarShop Norwich and UEA Sportspark. The first half of the event was based around schools sports days with giant egg and spoon race, skipping, space hoppers and lots of other [...]
These are just a few examples of the type of course that our Young Adult Carers Personal Development Fund could make possible. Supported by Global's Make Some Noise we have funds available for Young Adult Carers to apply for a personal development course of their choice. The courses will help the young people gain new skills [...]
We have been fortunate to receive an Aviva Broker Community Fund award to provide activities for young carers during the school summer holidays. We will be holding free fun days between 10am to 3pm at the following dates and venues: 14th August - Acle War Memorial Recreation 15th August - Long Stratton High School 19th August [...]
