News & Updates from Suffolk Family Carers
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Pharmacies open over Christmas & New Year 2025
A small number of pharmacies in Suffolk and north east Essex will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. These pharmacies can not
Avoiding Recruitment Scams
As we approach the New Year many people turn to Job hunting, but our friends at Suffolk Trading Standards are warning of a surge in reports of job scams. Criminals
Dear Adviser – . I care full-time for my adult son, who lives with severe depression and anxiety…
Dear Adviser, My name is Jane, and I am a 58-year-old woman living in a rural village in Suffolk. I care full-time for my adult son, who lives with severe
Government to Review Carer’s Allowance Penalties
The government has announced a major review of historical carer’s allowance overpayments following the revelations of widespread administrative failings published in the Independent Review, led by Liz Sayce OBE. The
Being Heard – A self-advocacy guide for family carers
When you’re caring, getting the right information at the right time can make all the difference. Self-advocacy is about speaking up for yourself. It’s about getting your voice heard and
Terms of Reference for review into Carer’s Leave published
During November the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) published the Terms of Reference for its review into Carer’s Leave. This review was promised as part of the Next Steps
Orwell Housing Becomes a Caring Company with BRONZE
We are pleased to announce that Orwell Housing has been awarded Bronze status as part of the Caring Company Award Programme. This initiative, launched by Suffolk Family Carers in partnership
Protecting yourself from purchase scams this festive season
A purchase scam is when a criminal convinces you to purchase goods or services that do not exist. With Black Friday and the festive rush approaching criminals create fake websites,
Study shows many young carers missing out on schoolwork, friends and hobbies.
A survey of young carers aged 8-17 from across the UK, carried out by Opinium Research for Carers Trust, has revealed that as many as three in five (59%) young
