care

28 Apr 2020

Remembering workers who have given everything

Like many of you, I stopped what I was doing this morning (Tuesday, 28 April) and joined the nation in a minute’s silence to …

16 Apr 2020

Proud to Care – local people needed for care jobs

A new, London-wide recruitment drive for jobs in the care sector, called Proud to Care London, started this week. And Ealing Council is proud …

3 Feb 2020

Pizza, ping-pong and praise for young carers project

“Too often, young carers can feel socially isolated and invisible,” said Kathryn Sobczak – who was a former young carer herself but now runs …

20 Dec 2019

Silent disco makes a big noise for mental health

A Christmas ‘silent disco’ at a mental health resource centre was not just a fun way to bring together those who are fighting mental …

4 Dec 2019

Couple recognised for excellence in foster care

A couple who have been fostering for Ealing since 2016 have been named Ealing Council’s Foster Carers of the Year, at its annual foster …

7 Aug 2019

‘We shared our lives – it worked out wonderfully’

Christine Lyons cared for Elspeth and Jane for more than two decades. The pair have learning disabilities and lived with Christine and her husband …

13 Jun 2019

Scheme helps young carer’s photography dream

This fantastic photo from a football match was taken by a young carer from the borough, Mia. During UK Carers Week this week (10-16 …

3 Apr 2019

Caring for the carers – with direct support

Caring for someone you love can be difficult at times. But, with the right support, Julia is able to support her mother while still …

28 Mar 2019

Giving carers ‘freedom and more choice’

Being a carer can feel like a full-time job, and very often it is. However, Ealing Council offers people a flexible way of arranging …

28 Feb 2019

Peace of mind with Careline

Would you like the reassurance that comes from knowing that help for you or a loved one is always just a phone call away, …

18 Dec 2018

Ealing wins big digital grant to shorten EHCP wait

Ealing Council, along with Staffordshire County Council and Surry County Council, has won a £99,000 Local Digital government grant to develop their idea to …

30 Nov 2018

‘I can have my own life, too’ – helping carers

Today (Friday) is Carers’ Rights Day. Around 1,800 carers are supported by Ealing Council and we spoke to two of them to find out …

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