The world of social media is celebrating the wonderful work of hospices and their staff across the country this week as it is Hospice Care Week (from Monday 9th to 15th October). We love so many of the messages being shared this #HospiceCareWeek, but some stand out more than others. For instance, hospice care can […]
New research shows that 39% would like more support to manage care responsibilities at work
Carers are looking for flexible working arrangements and the ability to take unpaid leave to care for their loved ones, recent research undertaken by Simply Health/You Gov shows. And 50% of the 1,974 UK adults surveyed believe employees who are caring for an elderly relative should receive more support to remain in work, through carer […]
Adding our voice to World Alzheimers Month
According to recent articles about Alzheimers published during September, World Alzheimers Month, there is a belief that two out of every three people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries. It is this lack of knowledge that can lead to loneliness for carers of loved ones with the disease. […]
The Big Lottery Funds our Awareness Campaign
This month is a special one for After Umbrage. We are joining nearly 1400 local and grassroots projects across England as we celebrate being awarded funding from the Big Lottery Fund. Over £40 million raised by National Lottery players is going to good causes in September and we are delighted to be one of them. […]
Let’s Talk! The Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness
On 16th June 2016, the British Labour Party MP for Batley & Spen, Jo Cox, was sadly murdered. Jo Cox had made it her life’s work to tackle many issues affecting her constituents, including community loneliness. And her legacy continues. This year, the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness was launched. Its aim? To start a […]
VALENTINES BALL 2017- Get-your-Tickets!
We are excited to be planning another After Umbrage Ball at the Great Hall in Oundle. So keep 11th February 2017 free! It is valentines weekend so we thought it would be a good way to spread the love. Building on the great success of last time we promise to provide lots of laughs, delicious […]
Preparation for the After Umbrage Ball!
We are meeting with the wonderful Anna from The Rustic Caterer this morning to go through food choices for our Valentines Ball on the 11th February. http://therusticcaterer.co.uk The menu is going to be cracking, everything is delicious!! Our tickets will be out very soon and we have already had lots of interest so please […]
We Need You! Join the After Umbrage 2017 Vitality Bath Half Marathon team…
It’s that time of year again! On Sunday 12th March 2017 After Umbrage will be taking on the 2017 Vitality Bath Half Marathon. Our team will be running to raise vital funds to help us to continue our work, providing care for those who care and offering carers across the UK short breaks at our cottage […]
After Umbrage – Caring for even more of those who care
After Umbrage is pleased to announce that we are now able to help even more carers. We have extended the remit of the charity to include: Anyone caring for a loved one with a ‘life limiting condition’ up to three stays at Kingham cottage. As well as being able to offer carers who have sadly […]
One of a million and one in a million – Tara runs the London Marathon
One of a million (and one in a million!) Tara, completed the London marathon. She ran this in conjunction with Braintrust. A UK based brain tumour support charity. They provide personal 24/7 support from the point of diagnosis onwards, and build resources that help people living with a brain tumour become stronger. We are really […]