by Cally Emmerson | Dec 4, 2023 | Carer News
The death of someone close to us can be one of the hardest things we ever have to go through, and everyone copes in different ways. There is no wrong or right way to grieve. In this article we look at some of the things that might be helpful to you, if you or someone...
by Cally Emmerson | Nov 20, 2023 | Campaigns, Carer News
It’s Carers Rights Day! This is an important day that brings organisations and communities together, to help spread the world so that carers know their rights and find out how to get the support they are entitled to. 73% of people who care for someone don’t know...
by Cally Emmerson | Nov 1, 2023 | Carer News
National Stress Awareness Day takes place on Wednesday 1st November 2023, the focus of the day is to raise awareness of the effects of psychological distress in the workplace and strategies to address it. Nationally, in recent years 41% of employees experienced poor...
by Cally Emmerson | Oct 17, 2023 | Carer News
October marks Black History Month in the UK. This year the Black History Month theme is ‘Saluting our Sisters’ and is dedicated to honouring the achievements of black women who are often the forgotten heroines. We know that includes thousands of carers...
by Cally Emmerson | Jun 30, 2023 | Carer News
Getting to know Community Fridges Helen is a local parent carer who co-founded the Old Town Community Fridge in Eastbourne with her colleague Sandra. We asked Helen to tell us more about how carers can access Community Fridges like this one. How does the Fridge work?...