Since the lockdown was announced thousands of individuals, businesses, and charity organisations have donated to The Care Workers’ Charity Covid-19 Emergency Fund, set up to support care workers who are shielding, self-isolating, unable to work due to contracting Covid-19.
Jeffrey Long MBE ‘Walk for Carers’ saw the 88 year old visit care homes in the Bradford District to raise awareness of the heroic efforts of social care workers. Jeffrey is an 88 year old veteran,who is a well-practiced fundraiser. His most recent fundraising escapade has been to raise money for The Care Workers’ Charity. …
The Access EarlyPay app has seen remarkable growth since its launch 6 months ago. Thousands of care workers are using the app every month with great feedback, both by the users and the care providers.
We have just launched our car repair grant. Grant awards are typically limited to a maximum of £500. Maximum grants for daily living costs are limited to £250. In addition to care repairs we may also be able to assist with: Daily living expenses Essential whitegoods Essential household items Moving costs Health improvement aids and …
In a Pandemic, which has claimed over 36,000 lives in the UK, it is not just physical health that has been impacted upon, but mental wellbeing too. A recent paper published by The Centre for Mental Health provides a powerful illustration of what might be to come.
The Care Workers’ Charity has successfully reached its 1 million pound fundraising target in just six weeks to support care workers in need due to Coronavirus.
Runway Gallery, founded and run by artist SYRETT, is taking action during the COVID-19 global pandemic by donating 25% of all online sales during the current coronavirus lockdown period in the UK to support The Care Workers’ Charity’s Emergency Crisis Grant Fundraiser.
Previously CEO of Nacas Karolina took up her position at the Care Workers Charity on the 23rd March to work on policy and campaigning, including research and the Professional Care Workers’ Day to the Care Workers Charity.
Avery Healthcare has been a great supporter of the charity for a number of years. As a partner and sponsor of CWC, so far they have raised over £50,000 to help support care workers across the UK.
We are excited to publish another poem from our care worker writing competition. This poem was submitted by Rebecca Skermer and provides a touching account of what it means to work in care.