Welcome to our News and Events section! Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and exciting developments in the world of Action for Family Carers.
Here, we bring you a curated selection of news articles, insightful stories, and upcoming events that highlight our organisation’s ongoing efforts and impact.
Latest News
Young Achiever Award
A massive congratulation to one of our Young Carers who won the Young Achiever Award presented by Maldon Town Council...
Joseph Henry Unwin Sick Poor Fund
We are very grateful to receive this donation and thank all of those involved. Chairman Mark Heard presented a cheque...
Presenting to Witham Town Council.
Arnaud one of our amazing Young Carers, supported Nicola Bennett presenting to Witham Town Council. By raising further...
Community Dementia Support Services Survey
Essex County Council have launched an Online Community Dementia Support Services Survey that can be accessed here. to...
New service for Adult Carers in Essex
Action for Family Carers, in partnership with Essex Carers Support, has been commissioned by Essex County Council to...
Young Carers Photo Competition 2024
Young Carers Photo Competition 2024. 1ST PLACE The winner of this year’s competition!!! Congratulations and many...
Young Carers Action Day
Our Harwich Young Carers Club celebrated YOUNG CARERS ACTION DAY by organising an event for them to THINK ABOUT YOUR...
Maldon Day Centre Daffodils
To celebrate St David's Day on the 1st March, our clients at the Maldon Day Centre made some lovely daffodils.
Chelmsford Club Ninja Warrior
Young Carers and staff from our Chelmsford Club had great fun at Ninja Warrior thanks to Jack Petchey funding.
Wheel of Fellowship Donation
With many thanks to the Wheel of Fellowship Lodge in Maldon. We were presented with a cheque which will help us to...
Free Raceday for unpaid Carers
On Thursday 23rd May 2024 Chelmsford City Racecourse will be hosting an 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘆 for the third...
Rebecca Loader presentation
Rebecca Loader, our Ambassador for the Charity gave a lovely presentation at the Braintree Quadrant. The event was...
Raising funds for our charity
If you or family or friends are taking on a challenge this year, please consider raising funds for our charity. All...
A new event for people affected by Dementia
A new event for people affected by Dementia and their Carers.
Essex-wide Carers Voices project
HEALTHCARE ESSEX have launched the Essex-wide Carers Voices project and are looking to engage with people of all ages...
Young Carers Volunteers
Our Young Carer clubs could not run without the effort and support from Volunteers. These 3 Volunteers really make a...
Carers Rights Day 2023
Carers from Dunmow enjoyed a coffee morning with Jemma, our Activity Group Manager.
Witham Bowls Club Donation
We received an amazing donation from John Stealey on behalf of the Witham Bowls Club, we cannot thank you enough. The...
Case Study – Young Carers
Time and space to be himself. Oliver is 7 years old. He helps look after his little sister who is 4. She struggles to...
Big Voices Community Choir
Our Activity Group in Dunmow had a fantastic time when the Big Voices Community Choir came and performed for them....
80 teddies donated for our Young Carers.
The Essex Wellbeing Service kindly hand knitted and donated 80 teddies for our Young Carers.The children loved them...
Remembrance Day 2023
Lest we forget - Our Activity Group made some wonderful Remembrance Day items this week.
Winter Warmer event
Taya, our Young Carers Lead for Tendering District attended a Winter Warmer event in Jaywick, hosted by CVST.
Youth Voice Conference
Two of our Young Carers participated in the Youth Voice Conference at Writtle University College. It involved asking...
Young Carers Halloween
Young Carers at the Witham Club had fun dressing up for Halloween, great costumes!
Parachute jump
Wow! what an amazing achievement. Well done and congratulations to Debbie Brooks and Laura Hoti who bravely did a...
Essex Therapy Dogs Visit
Many thanks to Vicky from Essex Therapy Dogs for bringing in Georgie & Bella to meet our Maldon Day Care Centre...
Maldon Day Care Bird Feeders
How wonderful are these bird feeders! Made by our lovely clients at the Maldon Day Care Centre.
The Adult Carer Survey
The Adult Carer Survey report of nearly 3,500 unpaid carers showed that a sizeable proportion of carers said the NHS...
The Essex Masonic Charity Foundation
The Essex Masonic Charity Foundation visited our Chelmsford Young Carers Club. The new club is becoming popular with...
Case Study – Ruby and Daisy
The importance of friendship with other Young Carers Ruby and Daisy are both 13 years old and have a caring role at...
Case Study – Carol
‘It’s my only break in the week when he attends the group’ Carol is 88 years of age and a full time Carer for her...
New Community Garden
New Community Garden now open for older people.
Young Carers Awards
One of our Young Carers from Loughton was so pleased and proud to receive this award, I think you can see that by his...
Young Carers sports day
Young Carers from our Harwich Club had a great sports day with prizes and trophies. Our staff made this such a great...
Case Study – Robin
Robin is 78 years of age and attends our Epping Activity Group for people living with dementia. He was a Police...
Case Study – Claire
Claire cares for her 82 year old Dad who has Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s and attends our Maldon Day Care Centre....
Raft building at our Harlow Club
Young Carers from our Harlow Club had a fantastic evening raft building which was funded by the Jack Petchey Award....
Meet other carers, find support.
It's easy to feel isolated when you're caring. Held on Zoom, our online Care for a Cuppa chats offer a space to meet...
Harlow Leisure Zone trip
Our Young Carers from the Loughton Club enjoyed a fantastic trip to the Harlow Leisure Zone last week which was funded...
New Young Carers club in Chelmsford
We are pleased to announce a new Young Carers Club opened its door to support Young Carers in The Chelmsford area.
Advise and support from Carers Trust
Unpaid Carers can find their financial situations overwhelming which often leads to stress and anxiety. Carers Trust...
Chelmsford Memory Walk
Join in at Hylands Park, Chelmsford on Sunday 01 October 2023 and share an incredible day with others who understand...
Jack Petchey Award
Congratulations to Ivy Knight who won the Jack Petchey Award. About the Jack Petchey Foundation Introducing the Jack...
Heybridge Regatta
Such an amazing day at the Heybridge Regatta of which we are a nominated Charity. Thank you for all your support that...
Broken social care system
Annual survey lays bare the cost of the broken social care system for unpaid family carers
Alzheimer’s Society award
It was wonderful for our Activity Groups, staff & Volunteers to receive this award from the Alzheimer's Society...
VOLFEST, an event for Volunteers.
Leesa our Adult Services Manager and Debbie our Maldon Club Night Lead attended VOLFEST, an event for Volunteers.
Donation to our Maldon, Young Carers Club
Judy Smith from the Maldon Rotary Club presented a donation to James Clarke which will be used to support our Young...
Celebrating Carers Week
There were lots of activities taking place at our Young Carers Clubs, coffee mornings at the Activity Groups and cakes...
Celebrating Carers Week
There were lots of activities taking place at our Young Carers Clubs, coffee mornings at the Activity Groups and cakes...
Young Carers Day 15th March 2023
To celebrate the day, we ran a photo competition and received over 40 entries.
Quiz Night at our Colchester Young Carers Club
With many thanks to The Rotary Club who ran a Quiz Night at our Colchester Young Carers Club which they really enjoyed.
Celebrating the Coronation Day
Our Maldon Day Care clients enjoyed celebrating the Coronation Day.
Day out at a petting zoo during the Easter holidays
Young Carers from our Witham Club enjoyed a day out at a petting zoo during the Easter holidays.
Getting stuck in the mud!
MALDON MUD RACE - MAY 14th 2023. Can you help his fundraising page?No amount is too little and every penny will be...
Donations of Easter Eggs from Morrisons & Waitrose
The Loughton Young Carers club were delighted to receive donations of Easter Eggs from Morrisons & Waitrose