by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Carers' Stories
Oliver and Wendy. A young carer looks after his mum Oliver is 11 years old, lives in Eastbourne and attends Gildredge House School. Oliver’s mum, Wendy, has a pacemaker and a mechanical heart valve and takes special medication for her condition. Oliver saw his...
by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Volunteering
Sharon’s volunteering story Sharon volunteers for Care for the Carers’ Carers in Touch service, which offers phone calls to carers so that they can stay connected and feel less isolated. Sharon has been a carer herself and has experienced being cared for by her...
by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Volunteer Stories
Lauren’s volunteering story Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thank you to our volunteers for their time and commitment, as well as recognise their fantastic contribution to carers in East Sussex. Lauren is 70 years old and lives in Seaford, East Sussex. Lauren...
by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News
Celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month Throughout June, we’re supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month and celebrating their diverse communities. What is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month? The month takes place every year in June and...
by Cally Emmerson | May 16, 2021 | Carer News
One hundred hymns for carers In April this year the Captain Tom 100 challenge was launched, encouraging people to think of ways they could fundraise around the number 100, in celebration of what would have been Captain Tom’s 101st Birthday. Our Lady of Ransom Church...
