Action For Family Carers

11/06/2026

Mirka from Find Your Active - West Essex joined our Saffron Walden support group sharing practical tips on keeping fit and looking after wellbeing.

The session sparked fantastic conversations, with Carers swapping ideas, sharing experiences and encouraging one another to stay active in everyday life.

This , we're celebrating the importance of carer-friendly communities - places where unpaid carers are recognised, understood and valued.

Our support groups are a great example of this in action, bringing Carers together to connect, support each other and access information that helps them maintain their own health and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to Mirka for helping us create another welcoming space where Carers can learn, share and feel supported 💙

We have support groups across Essex find your nearest on our website now!

11/06/2026

Building carer-friendly communities starts with working together. 💙

As part of Carers Week 2026, we welcomed Kinder Essex Maldon, Citizens Advice Maldon & District and the Alzheimer's Society to a special coffee morning for carers connected to our Day Centre.

With cake, conversation, mindful crafting and helpful support from our guests, it was a lovely opportunity for carers to connect and find out what's available to them.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning such a success. Together, we're building carer-friendly communities. 💙

10/06/2026

Every carer's journey is unique, but no carer should feel they have to face it alone💙

This , we're celebrating the importance of carer-friendly communities – places where unpaid carers are recognised, understood and supported.

The stories shared by carers on our website highlight the realities of caring, the challenges many face, and the difference that the right support can make. Through our support groups, activities, advice services and opportunities to connect with others, we're helping to build communities where carers can find understanding, friendship and practical help.

Take a moment to read some of their inspiring stories and discover why creating carer-friendly communities matters so much.

📖 Read their stories here: affc.org.uk/carer-stories/

Please share to help more unpaid carers find the support they deserve.

09/06/2026

"What we need to be doing is talking about caring more openly, so that carers are recognised and valued for what they do, know support is out there, and access it as early as possible." 💙

Our CEO, James Clarke, joined Ben Fryer on BBC Essex to discuss the realities of unpaid caring, the support carers need and deserve, and what building carer-friendly communities really means.

Creating carer-friendly communities is something we can all play a part in – by recognising carers, understanding their challenges, and helping them access support before they reach crisis point.

🎙️ Skip to 18:25 to hear the full conversation.

A huge thank you to for helping shine a light on the experiences of unpaid carers during .

Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.

09/06/2026

This , we're celebrating the importance of carer-friendly communities – places where unpaid carers are recognised, understood and valued. 💙

Our support groups bring carers together to connect, share experiences and find support from others who understand.

Caring can feel isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're looking for advice, friendship or simply a chat, you'll find a warm welcome.

Find out more about our support groups and services on our website, and please share this post to help us reach more unpaid carers. 📢

09/06/2026

This week is , a chance to recognise the vital contribution unpaid carers make across our communities 💛

This year’s theme, ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’, reminds us how important it is to listen to carers and make support easier to find. We recognise how essential carers are and remain committed to making caring a little easier.

Our Essex Carers core offer, delivered by Carers First, Action for Family Carers and Essex Carers Support, provides vital support, advice and services for unpaid carers across Essex. These services work in partnership with wider carers organisations to help ensure support is easy to navigate

To every carer: You’re seen, valued and never alone.

To find out more about the support available, visit the link in the comments below.

02/06/2026

Rain or shine, there’s always fun and friendly competition happening at our Day Centre 🎯💙

Thanks to a donation from Active Essex, our clients have been keeping active and entertained with mini carpet bowls and curling sets - perfect for days when it’s too hot or too wet to get outdoors! Safe to say everyone loves a bit of healthy competition 😊

Our Day Centre gives clients the chance to meet and socialise with others in a similar situation; sharing memories, chatting, laughing and enjoying activities together.

At the same time, their carers can take some well-deserved time for themselves, knowing their loved one is safe, supported and having fun 💙

02/06/2026

✨ Our volunteers make it possible for us to support more unpaid carers every day.

A huge THANK YOU to every one of you! 💙

Interested in making a difference in your community? Get in touch to find out about volunteering opportunities.

29/05/2026

We need your help! Vote for our Young Carer Club! 📢💙

Please also share with your friends, family and local community to help spread the word! 💙

28/05/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers at the Tea Room at St Peter’s Hospital in for nominating Action for Family Carers to receive a generous £150 donation 💙

The tea room, run by Provide Community, chose to support a local charity and we are so grateful for their kindness and community spirit. The team also visited our offices and brought along some delicious cakes for our Maldon Day Centre clients to enjoy 🍰

Thank you for your support – it really does make a difference to local unpaid carers and their families.