We listen to family carers!

Have you ever had a great idea but just didn’t know who to take it to?

Well, now there is a place you can! Simply sign up to our Online Community & engage with others about the issues & experiences you have had.

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Adult Carers

If you are an Adult providing unpaid care to an ill, older or disabled person it is not “just something you do” you are carrying out a caring role.

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Young Carers

If you are 5-24 years old and care for, or are affected by, a family member who has a physical or mental illness you are a young carer.

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Parent Carers

As parents of children with a disability or long term illness life can be incredibly demanding.

We work in partnership with Activities Unlimited to provide support to parent carers and the children they look after.

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#averydifferentconversation

Mental health and emotional wellbeing draft strategy

Lets continue to have #averydifferentconversation

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Events

Calendar

Dec 18

Upcoming Event

Woodbridge family carer group

Independent group partnered to Suffolk Family Carers. Local groups are a great…

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Calendar

Dec 18

Upcoming Event

Young Carers Christmas Craft Activity in Lowestoft for under 9’s

A chance for parents to have quality time with their child to…

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Calendar

Dec 18

Upcoming Event

Young Carers Smokehouse Session for 14+

For those registered Young Carers who have a keen interest in Music.…

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Online community

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We have a thriving online community of family carers and professionals. We also have a brand new forum where you can ask questions, share information and support each other. Click below to see how you can get involved in the conversations happening now!

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Courses

Caring for young people with Autism/ADHD (3 session programme)

Caring for young people with Autism/ADHD This programme is specifically…

Caring for young people with Autism/ADHD This programme is specifically for you if you are caring for someone with ASD/ADHD who is under the age of 18. It helps you to look at the way in which you care whilst maintaining you…

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Wellbeing & Mindfulness nature walks – Thetford

Wellbeing & Mindfulness nature walks Join Jane for guided meditation…

Wellbeing & Mindfulness nature walks Join Jane for guided meditation walks in beautiful locations; relax in stillness and let nature soothe and restore you. Mindful nature walks involve a gentle, guided stroll through beautiful countryside incorporating mini mindfulness breaks, for example mindful…

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Emotional resilience and awareness – looking after ourselves and eachother

A half-day workshop for family carers supporting an adult with…

A half-day workshop for family carers supporting an adult with a physical or mental health condition This half day workshop is designed to give people time to explore what helps us all to maintain our emotional wellbeing; looking specifically at people’s needs…

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Current News

11/12/18

Ipswich Hospital has been recognised by Suffolk Family Carers, for its ongoing commitment to supporting the region’s carers.

The charity this week presented staff at the hospital – which is part of East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Trust – with a ‘Carer Friendly Hospital’ award.

“This really is a huge achievement, particularly considering they have also been through the merger with Colchester.” She added: “The…

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06/12/18

#averydifferentconversation

Mental health and emotional wellbeing draft strategy

As you will be aware, #averydifferentconversation has been happening across east and west Suffolk since May 2018. During the past six months,…

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