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
Stepping Into the ADHD Experience
During ADHD Awareness Month a group of staff members came together to step into the ADHD Experience. Whilst it’s not possible to fully experience ADHD within a workshop we were
Carers Rights Day 2025
Carers Rights day is an annual event this year taking place on Thursday 20th November. It is dedicated to ensuring family carers are aware of their rights as an unpaid
Trustees’ Week 2025: Celebrating Suffolk Family Carers Trustees
Trustees’ Week, this year taking place between 3rd & 7th November 2025 is a time to celebrate the incredible people who help make Suffolk Family Carers the compassionate, forward-thinking organisation
Scam Corner – Because no toy should come with additional dangers
As many parents, grandparents and friends are starting to think about purchasing toys for the younger people in their lives we wanted to remind you that counterfeit toys can put
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
Beverley from the SAGES team recently attended the World Suicide Prevention event at Kesgrave Community Centre on 10th September 2025, here she lets us know how she found the event.
