Why let your GP know that you are a Family Carer? – Dr Lindsey Crockett
Dr Crockett urges Family Carers to “Register as a Family Carer with your GP”. If you have not already told you GP you are a family carer, we recommend you
NHS England Sets New Standards for Planned Care: What Family Carers Need to Know
Many family carers tell us that one of the most difficult parts of helping the person they care for through NHS treatment is the uncertainty. Not knowing whether a referral
Promising Step Towards Social Care Reform
New discussions bring hope for unpaid carers, families and the future of care Yesterday, Wednesday 29th July, the headlines were about Prime Minister Andy Burnham holding talks on social care
The Big Conversation on Care: Have Your Say on the Future of Adult Social Care
The future of adult social care in England is under the spotlight, and people with lived experience are being invited to help shape what comes next. Baroness Louise Casey, Chair
Scam Corner – Beware of Fake Emails & Text
This month on Scam Corner we wanted to make you aware of four of the most common scam emails and text currently doing the rounds.
Knowing Works CIC Launches Best Start Family Voice Network.
Why join the network? Becoming a parent is exciting, but it can also bring big changes, new challenges and plenty of uncertainty — and there’s no handbook to guide you.
Carer’s Allowance Call for Evidence
Unpaid family carers make a vital contribution to our communities and the country, providing care and support to family members friends, often alongside other responsibilities. Carer’s Allowance, paid to people
Ask your MP to support amendments to the Health Bill
The Health Bill currently protects existing carers’ rights to be involved with health bodies. However, crucially the Bill has the potential to transform the lives of unpaid carers, who provide
#PartTimeWorks – For Men
In today’s world of work – where people are living and working longer – part-time and flexible roles are essential, not a ‘nice to have’. For family carers, part-time work
Choosing a care home – share your experiences in Suffolk
Moving the person you care for into a residential or care home can be a highly emotional and difficult experience for family carers. It is important that everyone involved gets
Help us receive £5000 to support Family Carers
The latest Movement for Good charity draw is open for nominations. Supported by Benefact Group, Movement for Good is your chance to help Suffolk Family Carers receive a share of
