Our Network Partner, Action4FamilyCarers, talks about the cost-of-living crisis causing mental health issues in relation to young carers in this BBC East article Read the full article about young carers: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Two of our Young Carers have both donated their amazingly long hair to the Little Princess Trust. This organisation provide real hair wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer or another illness. Well done girls, we are really proud of you! affc.org.uk

We attended the first ever Young Carers Future conference yesterday. Our brilliant Jordyn, co chair of the Carers Trust Youth advisory panel, was an absolute star talking about her experiences. #YCfutures2023 Well done Carers Trust !

Our Uttlesford Young Carers made pinatas, filled them full of sweets and looked foward breaking into them! #Uttlesford #YoungCarers

Laura, one of our Young Carer Club Night Lead will be bravely doing a Parachute Jump. Please support her and our charity if you can. justgiving.com/page/laura-hot…... affc.org.uk

Our Young Carers from Harlow and Uttlesford went to the Panto last week and had a great time. Big thank you to Harlow Playhouse for organising tickets for us!

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The powerful documentary on unpaid carers by Tonight features Chrissie who cares for her son Alex Chrissie faces many incredibly tough challenges but our Network Partner TuVida Wirral Children's Centre is a huge help in providing vital respite

Our Uttlesford Young Carers club members had a great time at the cinema last night! #YoungCarers #Uttlesford

We’re urging Sir Jeremy Hunt MP to extend the Household Support Fund beyond March, so that those that need it, including unpaid carers, are able to get the help they need 📢 #SaveCrisisSupport Take action now: bit.ly/3wgu2Ix

"Our caring role shouldn't define our future goals and aspirations" Young carers at our Scottish Young Carers Festival explain the tough challenges they face when leaving school Carers Trust is calling for Fair Futures for Young Carers on #YoungCarersActionDay coming 13th March

As part of Young Carers Action Day 2024 we teamed up with Tendring Place, University of Essex, Harwich Port and the NHS to put on a STEAM fayre for our Harwich YCs. This event got them thinking about their futures, in terms of education and careers. They had lots of fun too.

We recognise the help and support all young Carers provide at home and the struggles they often face. Many Young Carers have great strengths and they deserve the chance to thrive. #YoungCarersActionDay #carerstrust

Coverage of our #YoungCarersActionDay2024 event at Harlow Council last week on @YourHarlow. Many thanks to everyone who could attend! Chair of Harlow Council Chelmsford Mayor yourharlow.com/2024/03/16/har…

Our Young Carers Service Manager Chris and Support and Development worker Laura visited Church Langley Tesco's today as part of their blue token scheme, talking to customers about what AFFC do. Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat and show us support! Tesco

It's #CarersWeek! Carers Week has come at an important time with the #GeneralElection very soon. The nation's devoted carers have been pushed to the limit, and they need and deserve the next Government to finally support them. Find out more: bit.ly/3XdyCmp

Our popular Carer Support groups are asking 'Bring a cake, bring a carer’ – we’d love anyone coming to invite a friend, neighbour, family member or colleague who may also be looking after someone who couldn’t manage without them, to come along and enjoy a cuppa, a cake and a chat