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View article First ever CHAMPS Awards recognises Hull’s amazing unpaid carers

First ever CHAMPS Awards recognises Hull’s amazing unpaid carers

Hull City Council have co-hosted the first ever Caring, Helpful Amazing People (CHAMPs) Awards, recognising unpaid carers for their hard work, kindness and resilience. The awards also recognise the professionals and services that offer help to unpaid carers in Hull. Hull City Council chairs the Hull Carers Partnership Board and commissions the City Healthcare Partnership […]

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View article Over 45 organisations to offer help for unpaid carers at free Carers Market Place event

Over 45 organisations to offer help for unpaid carers at free Carers Market Place event

Carers are being invited to attend this year’s Carers Market Place Event, in celebration of Carers Week 2023. It’s taking place on Friday 9 June at the Guildhall in Hull city centre. The event, which is hosted by The Carers Information & Support Service (CISS) on behalf of the Hull’s Carer’s Partnership Board, will take […]

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New digital service Mobilise partners with Hull City Council to extend online support for carers

Hull City Council and City Healthcare Partnership (CHCP) CIC have commissioned a new service to reach out to family carers in the area. The pilot project with Mobilise launched on Tuesday 1 February. It uses social media and digital marketing to help to find and identify ‘unpaid carers’, connecting them immediately with others in a […]

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View article Ed’s story: How unpaid carers are navigating a new reality

Ed’s story: How unpaid carers are navigating a new reality

Unpaid carers play a valuable role in today’s society, more so than ever as the world learns to navigate a new reality following the coronavirus pandemic. It is important to recognise the vital importance of carers and the support they provide, and so for Carers Week 2021, the theme is Make Caring Visible and Valued. […]

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