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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 Action Day 2022

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 carers said the amount [...]

March 16th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|

New Year. New Job?

Fancy an exciting challenge for 2022? Thanks to funding from the Norfolk Community Foundation we have an exciting new opportunity for a Young Carers Service Development and Group Project Worker based in Norwich working as part of our Young Carers team. You would be working with and supporting young carers aged 5 to 18. To find out more go to [...]

December 15th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

Can You Help?

Would you like to make a real difference to our young carers? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support our work with young carers, aged between 5 and 18, at our regular groups based in Norwich.  If you enjoy being around young people, having fun and would like to help please complete and return the form below or [...]

September 21st, 2021|Categories: In The News|

New Trustee Opportunities

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 a difference to family [...]

April 18th, 2021|Categories: In The News|

Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately)

  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, they will check whether [...]

January 18th, 2021|Categories: In The News|

COVID-19 Vaccinations for Carers

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 falls ill. More information [...]

January 13th, 2021|Categories: In The News|
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