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Right at Home South Cheshire holds Family Care Fest

Right at Home South Cheshire holds Family Care Fest

Carers across South Cheshire were celebrated at an inaugural Family Care Fest event at Crewe Central.

The event, run by Right at Home South Cheshire, brought together caregivers and their families in a celebration of togetherness and community spirit.

October 13, 2023
Over 90% of CEC parents receive first choice secondary school place

Over 90% of CEC parents receive first choice secondary school place

More than 90% of parent and carers in Cheshire East have received their first secondary school preference choice, the council says.

Around 5,200 applications were received, an increase from just over 5,000 in 2022, from parents whose children will be moving up to secondary school in September 2023.

March 8, 2023
South Cheshire carers celebrated at Belong champion awards

South Cheshire carers celebrated at Belong champion awards

Carers from South Cheshire have been celebrated at the annual Belong Champion Awards.

Colleagues at Belong’s Crewe dementia care village, and the home care service Belong at Home, picked up six trophies at the ceremony at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich.

February 4, 2023
Carers of people with dementia offered support by St Luke’s Hospice

Carers of people with dementia offered support by St Luke’s Hospice

A new support service for local carers of people with dementia is being offered by St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire.

Weekly Dementia Carers’ workshops at the hospice in Winsford will allow carers to meet others, share experiences and gain practical advice and support from nurses at the hospice.

June 21, 2022
Cheshire East Council’s fostering service makes vital appeal

Cheshire East Council’s fostering service makes vital appeal

Cheshire East Council has launched an urgent appeal for more local people to consider fostering.

It comes as a national fortnight celebrates the work of foster carers across the borough.

May 14, 2022
Former foster carers targeted in Cheshire East recruitment bid

Former foster carers targeted in Cheshire East recruitment bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Former foster carers could soon be contacted by Cheshire East in a bid to recruit more people to look after children needing a home.

There is a national shortage of foster carers and the council said it needs to ensure its recruitment campaigns target the right people.

January 29, 2022
Wistaston musicians play “Clap for our Carers” tribute

Wistaston musicians play “Clap for our Carers” tribute

By Jonathan White
Wistaston residents have been fine-tuning the national “Clap for our Carers” campaign.

Launched by Dutch Londoner Annemarie Plas, households across the UK have gathered at windows, on doorsteps and in front gardens every Thursday at 8pm.

May 14, 2020
New Cheshire East service supports unpaid carers

New Cheshire East service supports unpaid carers

Cheshire East Council has launched a service to support thousands of unpaid carers across the borough during the Covid-19 crisis.

May 11, 2020
Home Instead Senior Care franchise for Crewe and Nantwich closes

Home Instead Senior Care franchise for Crewe and Nantwich closes

The Home Instead Senior Care franchise covering Nantwich and Crewe has ceased trading, it has been confirmed.

The franchise, called Redshank Senior Care Services, was based at Frederick House on Beam Heath Way Nantwich. It employed staff who care for elderly clients in their own homes.

August 23, 2019
Nantwich foster couple join Cheshire East appeal to recruit more carers

Nantwich foster couple join Cheshire East appeal to recruit more carers

A Nantwich foster couple have backed a Cheshire East Council appeal to attract more families to become carers.

Karen and Robert Tulip, from Nantwich, already had children of their own before deciding to foster.

May 29, 2018
Unpaid carers in Crewe and Nantwich given funding boost

Unpaid carers in Crewe and Nantwich given funding boost

Crewe and Nantwich residents who act as unpaid carers for a loved one can now access up to £500 from a new fund set up to pay for breaks.

The new Carers’ Living Well Fund, launched on November 1, is a joint initiative by Cheshire East Council, NHS Eastern Cheshire and NHS South Cheshire clinical commissioning groups.

November 2, 2017
Alzheimer’s Society to run carers courses in Nantwich

Alzheimer’s Society to run carers courses in Nantwich

Courses for carers are to be run by the Alzheimer’s Society in Nantwich.

The Alzheimer’s Society Cheshire East team is running two courses to support those who care for people with dementia.

February 8, 2016
Nantwich hosts Alzheimer’s Society courses for carers

Nantwich hosts Alzheimer’s Society courses for carers

New courses for carers are being held in Nantwich by Alzheimer’s Society in Cheshire East.

The courses aim to help the carers of people affected by dementia cope with their roles.

January 19, 2015