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Solihull Sixth Form College Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support Accreditation

Solihull Sixth Form College has been accredited with the Carers Federation Quality Standard in Carer Support, celebrating its proactive approach to supporting young adult carers. The college has developed clear systems to identify students with caring responsibilities and to provide tailored support. Staff receive training to understand the challenges carers may face, and referral pathways … Solihull Sixth Form College Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support Accreditation

Carers Leave Act 2023 Infographic

The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 came into play earlier this year (April 2024. It dictates that Carers are now entitled to statutory entitlement to carer’s leave. But what exactly does it all mean? We decided to put together a handy infographic to break down some commonly asked questions surrounding the Carers Leave Act. Click here … Carers Leave Act 2023 Infographic

Gower College Swansea Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support Accreditation

Gower College Swansea has earned the Carers Federation Quality Standard in Carer Support, reflecting its commitment to supporting both students and staff with caring responsibilities. The accreditation recognises the college’s systematic approach to identifying carers, providing guidance, and ensuring support is accessible across all campuses. By strengthening referral pathways, appointing key contacts for carers, and … Gower College Swansea Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support Accreditation

Pembrokeshire College Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support Accreditation

Pembrokeshire College has achieved the Carers Federation Quality Standard in Carer Support, highlighting its inclusive approach to supporting students and staff with caring responsibilities. The college strengthened its identification and referral processes, improved staff awareness through training, and developed partnerships with local carer support organisations. Flexible arrangements and targeted support help ensure that carers can … Pembrokeshire College Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support Accreditation

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Give us your feedback on our Carers Hub Service by filling out our new digital feedback form here. We value your voice and your experience and will strive to improve the Carers Hub Service based on feedback from carers and those who are cared for.

Ladywood Primary School Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support for Schools Accreditation

Ladywood Primary School has been awarded the Carers Federation Quality Standard in Carer Support for Schools, recognising its outstanding commitment to young carers. The school appointed a dedicated Young Carers Champion, introduced clear identification and referral processes, and delivered staff training to ensure awareness of young carers’ needs. Partnerships with external support organisations further strengthen … Ladywood Primary School Achieves Quality Standard in Carer Support for Schools Accreditation

Read our Annual Report 2022/23

We are delighted to publish our annual report for the year: 2022/23. It’s been another challenging year but we’re incredibly proud of all the staff and volunteers here at Carers Federation who have once again adapted to put our service users first. You can download the report here.

AYC Service Closure Announcement

It is with great sadness that Carers Federation will no longer be delivering the Action for Young Carers service, as from the 1st of October 2023.

Carers Federation Ltd gains new Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM)

June 2023 Carers Federation Ltd has been awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi). The QPM is the UK’s only independent quality performance mark for organisations offering independent advocacy; an essential service for people who need support to express their needs and have increased choice and control … Carers Federation Ltd gains new Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM)

Counselling service to close in 2022.

It is with great sadness that Carers Federation intends to close its counselling service in the late spring / early summer of 2022. The service has been available free to carers since 1997 and provided practice opportunities to volunteers with counselling qualifications. Since 2016 when local authority and CCG funding ended the service has been … Counselling service to close in 2022.