Carers First

This Carers Week, the theme is 'Caring About Equality' and we want to share all that we do to support and advocate unpaid carers here at Carers First 💜 No matter the caring situation, we encourage carers to seek the help and treatment they deserve, providing them the…

Our wonderful carers recently enjoyed a relaxing stenciling craft session at Pinetree Care Home - Barchester Healthcare in Rayleigh last Friday ✏️ Join us at similar groups and events coming up soon! eu1.hubs.ly/H0lV-F-0 #CarerEvents #EssexCarers #CarersFirst

We had an incredible time at the Feel Good Festival in Southend this weekend! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with thousands of community members, share what we do, and even have a special chat with the Mayor. The team spent some time connecting and networking with…

Have you heard about our Care2Relax sessions? 💜 This International Selfcare Day, book your place on our next Care2Relax event, an online group where you're able to take a moment for yourself, and benefit your physical and emotional wellbeing! Learn more about booking your…

Today is International Selfcare Day 💜 As carers, you give a lot of your time to ensuring the person you care for receives the help and support they need, but at times we need to prioritise our own wellbeing ✨ Join our selfcare groups and events, there to help you take a…

You could be supporting Carers First this October by taking part in the @runforall! 🏃 We're getting ready ahead of the big day, and we're asking you to be a part of it. You can run, jog or walk, or even volunteer on the day to help out and cheer our fantastic runners on! Get…

📢 The latest issue of our magazine, 'Putting Carers First', designed specifically for carers, is out now! 📢 This new issue is packed with real-life stories from carers, professional advice and guidance to help you in your caring role. Read our magazine to know that you are not…

🌟 Empowering carers and their families 🌟 Join our Family Empowerment Workshops - a safe space for carers to learn, ask questions and feel part of a community. You'll have the opportunity to talk with our knowledgeable and dedicated Carer Support Advisers, who will be there…

Carers Trust's Protect From Home campaign launches on Tuesday 22 July, and it calls for a legal right to a break for unpaid carers 👇 Nearly half of unpaid carers go without a break, let's change that. This is a vital chance to try and make a difference in carers' lives, and…

Many thanks to the Little Village Tea Shop in Saltfleetby for hosting a lovely get together for some of our wonderful carers, the cakes were delicious 🍰 Thank you to Mercers for funding these events! 💜 This event was suggested by several of our carers, please comment below if…

Do you want to inspire and manage a team dedicated to supporting unpaid carers? You could be our next Director of Income and Engagement! 🌟 This is a crucial role at Carers First, overseeing a team with the aim to improve the lives of carers. The ideal candidate will have…

Friday 18 July marks the start of South Asian Heritage Month 🧡 We'd like to take this time to recognise and honour South Asian carers and the positive impact they have on the people they care for. Your dedication makes a world of difference 💜 South Asian Heritage Month…

Here are some lovely photos from our most recent knitting and crochet group in Merton 💜 Some of the feedback from carers who attended included: "I am so grateful for this group. If I hadn’t come here, I would have stayed at home and felt really depressed. Its just nice sitting…

🗣️ Your voice matters - volunteer to test out our new online chat function, designed to better support carers like yourself! This is your chance to tell us what works, what doesn't, and what you need from an online support service. All you'll have to do is: 👉 Try out the chat…

Carers First are searching for a motivated and determined individual with experience in health and social care, good communication skills and an NVQ level 2 education or equivalent relevant experience, to become our new Wellbeing and Community Engagement Officer based in…

Have you heard about the Lincoln Half Marathon hosted by @runforall in October? 🏃‍♀️🏃 We're looking for participants to join us, whether you'd like to run or just be there to support us on the day, we'd love for you to be there! 💜 For more information, contact…

Who doesn't love a nice fresh walk on a sunny day? 🌳☀️ Here are some photos from our recent Care2Walk around South Essex on Friday 11 July. Carers explored the great beautiful Hockley Woods! Visit our website to book onto the next one! eu1.hubs.ly/H0lN7Ld0 #Care2Walk…

🌟 Sign up to our Caring Confidently Course! 🌟 Through four useful sessions, you'll learn more about how to take care of your health and wellbeing as a carer, as well as how to advocate for yourself within your role, particularly in healthcare and professional settings. If…

Last Thursday, Maldon carers enjoyed an exciting lunch sail on a barge called Hydrogen from Maldon Quayside. This event was funded by ECCF for rural carers 55+ yrs old. Many carers attended with there being 33 of us! We had perfect weather and the event was enjoyed by all! ⛵☀️…

Our Family Empowerment Workshops are back this Autumn, beginning on Saturday 27 September! 🍂 The workshops are designed to provide guidance to families with carers, offering them the tools they need to gain confidence in their caring role. We aim to help carers to increase…

"Being acknowledged [as a carer] is so so important..." 💜 Douglas Hamandishe perfectly described how it feels to be seen and understood as a carer at a recent Windrush event where Carers First partnered with David Lawrence to bring carers together with music, stories and…