Carers Voices: Supporting Unpaid Carers Across Essex – June 2025 Update

Posted on: July 1, 2025

The Carers Voices team continues to expand its reach across Essex, listening to unpaid carers and offering a vital platform for their experiences to be heard and valued. From supporting carers with employment struggles to offering training and social opportunities, we’re building a stronger, more connected network for carers across the county.

Upcoming Carers Voices Events

Come and meet us in person at one of our summer engagement events:

• Healthier Habits Hub
  📅 Thursday, 3rd July | 🕘 9am–4pm
  📍 The Lounge, Esplanade Hall, Harwich CO12 3ES

• Basildon Hospital Atrium
  📅 Monday, 7th July | 🕙 10am–2pm

• Broomfield Hospital Atrium
  📅 Monday, 14th July | 🕙 10am–2pm

• Colchester Carnival
  📅 Saturday, 19th July | 🕘 9am–5pm

• Billericay Town FC Fella’s Fair
  📅 Saturday, 19th July | 🕚 11am–5:30pm
  📍 New Lodge, CM12 9SA | Free entry before 1pm

• Colchester Hospital Atrium
  📅 Thursday, 24th July | 🕙 10am–2pm

• Warley Family Fun Day
  📅 Friday, 1st July | 🕘 9am–5pm
  📍 Warley Playing Fields, CM13 3AZ

• Harlow Care Weekender
  📅 Sunday, 3rd August | 🕛 12pm–5pm
  📍 Playhouse Square, Harlow

Share Your Experience: Carers and Employment

Balancing work and caring responsibilities is one of the biggest challenges faced by unpaid carers. Many experience real barriers in the workplace.

We’re currently running a live survey to gather insights.
👉 Take the survey here

Your feedback helps shape better services and support.

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Author: Emily Smith
Posted: 01/07/2025
Categories: Events, News